Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Blessed is the people of whom this is true; blessed is the people whose God is the LORD. New Living Translation Yes, joyful are those who live like this! Joyful indeed are those whose God is the LORD. English Standard Version Blessed are the people to whom such blessings fall! Blessed are the people whose God is the LORD! Berean Standard Bible Blessed are the people of whom this is so; blessed are the people whose God is the LORD. King James Bible Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD. New King James Version Happy are the people who are in such a state; Happy are the people whose God is the LORD! New American Standard Bible Blessed are the people who are so situated; Blessed are the people whose God is the LORD! NASB 1995 How blessed are the people who are so situated; How blessed are the people whose God is the LORD! NASB 1977 How blessed are the people who are so situated; How blessed are the people whose God is the LORD! Legacy Standard Bible How blessed are the people for whom this is so; How blessed are the people for whom God is Yahweh! Amplified Bible How blessed and favored are the people in such circumstance; How blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored] are the people whose God is the LORD! Christian Standard Bible Happy are the people with such blessings. Happy are the people whose God is the LORD. Holman Christian Standard Bible Happy are the people with such blessings. Happy are the people whose God is Yahweh. American Standard Version Happy is the people that is in such a case; Yea, happy is the people whose God is Jehovah. Contemporary English Version Our LORD and our God, you give these blessings to all who worship you. English Revised Version Happy is the people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is the people, whose God is the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation Blessed are the people who have these blessings! Blessed are the people whose God is the LORD! Good News Translation Happy is the nation of whom this is true; happy are the people whose God is the LORD! International Standard Version Happy are the people to whom these things come; happy are the people whose God is the LORD. Majority Standard Bible Blessed are the people of whom this is so; blessed are the people whose God is the LORD. NET Bible How blessed are the people who experience these things! How blessed are the people whose God is the LORD! New Heart English Bible Blessed are the people who are in such a situation. Blessed are the people whose God is the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yes, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD. World English Bible Happy are the people who are in such a situation. Happy are the people whose God is Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionO the blessedness of the people that is thus, "" O the blessedness of the people whose God [is] YHWH! Young's Literal Translation O the happiness of the people that is thus, O the happiness of the people whose God is Jehovah! Smith's Literal Translation Happy the people thus and thus to him: happy the people Jehovah his God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThey have called the people happy, that hath these things: but happy is that people whose God is the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Blessed the people so fortunate; blessed the people whose God is the LORD. New Revised Standard Version Happy are the people to whom such blessings fall; happy are the people whose God is the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHappy is the people who have all these things; yea, happy is the people, whose God is the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Blessed is the people that is so. Blessed is the people whose God is LORD JEHOVAH! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Happy is the people that is in such a case. Yea, happy is the people whose God is the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation Men bless the people to whom this lot belongs, but blessed is the people whose God is the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Blessed Be the LORD, My Rock…14Our oxen will bear great loads. There will be no breach in the walls, no going into captivity, and no cry of lament in our streets. 15Blessed are the people of whom this is so; blessed are the people whose God is the LORD. Cross References Matthew 5:3-12 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. / Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. ... Philippians 4:11-13 I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. / I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. In any and every situation I have learned the secret of being filled and being hungry, of having plenty and having need. / I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. 1 Peter 3:14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.” Revelation 19:9 Then the angel told me to write, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.” Luke 11:28 But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” Romans 4:7-8 “Blessed are they whose lawless acts are forgiven, whose sins are covered. / Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him.” John 13:17 If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. 1 Timothy 6:6 Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain. 2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. Proverbs 3:13-18 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. ... Deuteronomy 33:29 Blessed are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD? He is the shield that protects you, the sword in which you boast. Your enemies will cower before you, and you shall trample their high places.” Isaiah 30:18 Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him. Psalm 33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His inheritance! Treasury of Scripture Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yes, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD. yea, happy Psalm 33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance. Psalm 65:4 Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple. Psalm 89:15 Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance. Jump to Previous Blessed Blessings Case David Fall Happiness Happy Nation Ordered Praise Psalm Situated Situation True. WaysJump to Next Blessed Blessings Case David Fall Happiness Happy Nation Ordered Praise Psalm Situated Situation True. WaysPsalm 144 1. David blesses God for his mercy both to him and to man5. He prays that God would powerfully deliver him from his enemies 9. He promises to praise God 11. He prays for the happy state of the kingdom Blessed are the people of whom this is so; This phrase reflects a state of happiness and contentment that comes from divine favor. In the context of Psalm 144, David is expressing gratitude for God's protection and provision. The "people of whom this is so" refers to those who experience the blessings described earlier in the psalm, such as deliverance from enemies, prosperity, and peace. This echoes the covenantal promises given to Israel, where obedience to God resulted in blessings (Deuteronomy 28:1-14). The concept of blessing is deeply rooted in the Hebrew understanding of shalom, which encompasses peace, completeness, and welfare. blessed are the people whose God is the LORD. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 144, David was the second king of Israel, known for his deep relationship with God and his role as a warrior and poet. 2. Israel The nation of Israel is often the context for the Psalms, representing God's chosen people who are in covenant with Him. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His relationship with His people. Teaching Points Understanding BlessednessTrue blessedness is not found in material wealth or earthly success but in having a relationship with the LORD. This aligns with the Hebrew word "esher," which conveys happiness and contentment rooted in God's favor. Covenant Relationship The blessedness of the people is directly tied to their covenant relationship with God. This calls believers to prioritize their relationship with God above all else. Community of Faith The verse emphasizes the collective blessing of a people whose God is the LORD, encouraging believers to foster a strong community of faith that seeks God together. God as the Source of Security In a world of uncertainty, the assurance of God's presence and favor provides true security and peace.(15) Happy.--It is only a narrow and one-sided religion that can see anything out of place in this beatitude of plenty and peace. If we could rejoice with the psalms, fully and without misgiving, in the temporal blessings bestowed by Heaven, we should the more readily and sincerely enter into the depths of their spiritual experience. And the secret of this lies in the full comprehension and contemplation of the beautiful and pleasant as the gift of God.Verse 15. - Happy is that people, that is in such a case! yea, happy is that people, whose God is the Lord! The cause of Israel's prosperity is their faithfulness to Jehovah.
Hebrew Blessedאַשְׁרֵ֣י (’aš·rê) Interjection Strong's 835: Happiness, interjection, how happy! are the people הָ֭עָם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock of whom this is so; שֶׁכָּ֣כָה (šek·kā·ḵāh) Pronoun - relative | Adverb Strong's 3602: Just so blessed אַֽשְׁרֵ֥י (’aš·rê) Interjection Strong's 835: Happiness, interjection, how happy! are the people הָ֝עָ֗ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock whose God אֱלֹהָֽיו׃ (’ĕ·lō·hāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative is the LORD. שֶׁיֲהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Pronoun - relative | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Psalm 144:15 NIVPsalm 144:15 NLT Psalm 144:15 ESV Psalm 144:15 NASB Psalm 144:15 KJV Psalm 144:15 BibleApps.com Psalm 144:15 Biblia Paralela Psalm 144:15 Chinese Bible Psalm 144:15 French Bible Psalm 144:15 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 144:15 Happy are the people who are (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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