1:1–6 This wisdom psalm basically functions as an introduction to the entire book of Psalms. Its theme is as big as the whole Bible because it tells of people, paths, and ultimate destinations (for a significant parallel see Jer. 17:5–8). By two cycles of contrast, Ps. 1 separates all people into their respective spiritual categories: I. By observation, all people are separated ethically (1:1–4) A. A picture of the godly (1:1–3) B. A picture of the ungodly (1:4) II. By outcome, all people are separated