What does the Bible say about the wicked and the righteous?

In Psalm 1, the righteous are described as blessed and happy, akin to a tree planted by rivers of water that bears fruit in its season, signifying spiritual growth and prosperity. In contrast, the ungodly are like chaff that the wind drives away, symbolizing their lack of substance and ultimate destruction. This theme is further developed throughout the Scriptures, showing that the Lord knows the way of the righteous but that the way of the ungodly leads to perishing. This sets a clear distinction between those who are in Christ and those who remain outside of His grace.