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Psalms 1:4

Psalms 1:4

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain

The ungodly are not so; or, the wicked (see the comment on . But are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. "Chaff" is used throughout Scripture as an emblem of what is weak and worthless (see ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ).

In ancient times it was considered of no value at all, and when corn was winnowed, it was thrown up in the air until the wind had blown all the chaff away.

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