Psalm 89:15
New International Version
Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, LORD.

New Living Translation
Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship, for they will walk in the light of your presence, LORD.

English Standard Version
Blessed are the people who know the festal shout, who walk, O LORD, in the light of your face,

Berean Standard Bible
Blessed are those who know the joyful sound, who walk, O LORD, in the light of Your presence.

King James Bible
Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.

New King James Version
Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! They walk, O LORD, in the light of Your countenance.

New American Standard Bible
Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! LORD, they walk in the light of Your face.

NASB 1995
How blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! O LORD, they walk in the light of Your countenance.

NASB 1977
How blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! O LORD, they walk in the light of Thy countenance.

Legacy Standard Bible
How blessed are the people who know the loud shout of joy! O Yahweh, they walk in the light of Your face.

Amplified Bible
Blessed and happy are the people who know the joyful sound [of the trumpet’s blast]! They walk, O LORD, in the light and favor of Your countenance!

Christian Standard Bible
Happy are the people who know the joyful shout; LORD, they walk in the light from your face.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Happy are the people who know the joyful shout; Yahweh, they walk in the light of Your presence.

American Standard Version
Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: They walk, O Jehovah, in the light of thy countenance.

Contemporary English Version
Our LORD, you bless those who join in the festival and walk in the brightness of your presence.

English Revised Version
Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Blessed are the people who know how to praise you. They walk in the light of your presence, O LORD.

Good News Translation
How happy are the people who worship you with songs, who live in the light of your kindness!

International Standard Version
How happy are the people who can worship joyfully! LORD, they walk in the light of your presence.

Majority Standard Bible
Blessed are those who know the joyful sound, who walk, O LORD, in the light of Your presence.

NET Bible
How blessed are the people who worship you! O LORD, they experience your favor.

New Heart English Bible
Blessed are the people who know the joyful shout. They walk in the light of your presence, LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
Blessed are the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.

World English Bible
Blessed are the people who learn to acclaim you. They walk in the light of your presence, Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
O the blessedness of the people knowing the shout, "" O YHWH, they habitually walk in the light of Your face.

Young's Literal Translation
O the happiness of the people knowing the shout, O Jehovah, in the light of Thy face they walk habitually.

Smith's Literal Translation
Happy the people knowing the shout of joy: O Jehovah, they shall go in the light of thy face.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
blessed is the people that knoweth jubilation. They shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Blessed is the people that knows jubilation. They will walk in the light of your countenance, O Lord,

New American Bible
Blessed the people who know the war cry, who walk in the radiance of your face, LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
Happy are the people who know the festal shout, who walk, O LORD, in the light of your countenance;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Blessed is the people that understand thy glory; they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Blessed is the people that knows your glory songs! LORD JEHOVAH, they will walk in the light of your face!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Happy is the people that know the joyful shout; They walk, O LORD, in the light of Thy countenance.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Blessed is the people that knows the joyful sound: they shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
I Will Sing of His Love Forever
14Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving devotion and faithfulness go before You. 15Blessed are those who know the joyful sound, who walk, O LORD, in the light of Your presence. 16They rejoice in Your name all day long, and in Your righteousness they exult.…

Cross References
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.

Numbers 6:24-26
‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; / may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; / may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’

Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

John 8:12
Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Isaiah 60:1
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.

1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.

John 12:35-36
Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. / While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of light.” After Jesus had spoken these things, He went away and was hidden from them.

Isaiah 2:5
Come, O house of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the LORD.

1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Revelation 21:23-24
And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp. / By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory.

Isaiah 9:2
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.

Ephesians 5:8
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,

2 Corinthians 4:6
For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

John 1:4-5
In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. / The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

Psalm 16:11
You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.


Treasury of Scripture

Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of your countenance.

know

Psalm 90:6
In the morning it flourisheth, and groweth up; in the evening it is cut down, and withereth.

Psalm 98:4-6
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise…

Psalm 100:1
A Psalm of praise. Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.

in the light

Psalm 4:6
There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

Psalm 44:3
For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them.

Numbers 6:26
The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

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Psalm 89
1. The psalmist praises God for his covenant
5. For his wonderful power
15. For the care of his church
19. For his favor to the kingdom of David
38. Then complaining of contrary events
46. He expostulates, prays, and blesses God.














Blessed are those
The word "blessed" in Hebrew is "אַשְׁרֵי" (ashrei), which conveys a sense of happiness, contentment, and divine favor. In the context of the Psalms, it often refers to a state of being that results from living in accordance with God's will. This blessing is not merely a temporary happiness but a deep-seated joy that comes from a relationship with God. The phrase "those" indicates a collective group, suggesting that this blessing is available to all who meet the conditions described in the verse.

who know
The Hebrew word for "know" is "יֹדְעֵי" (yodei), which implies an intimate, experiential knowledge rather than mere intellectual understanding. This knowledge is relational, indicating a deep, personal connection with God. It suggests that those who are blessed have a profound awareness and recognition of God's presence and character, which guides their lives.

the joyful sound
The phrase "joyful sound" is translated from the Hebrew "תְּרוּעָה" (teruah), which can refer to a shout of joy, a trumpet blast, or a cry of victory. In the context of ancient Israel, this sound was often associated with religious festivals, celebrations, and the proclamation of God's kingship. It signifies a communal expression of joy and worship, reflecting the people's acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and goodness.

they walk, O LORD
The verb "walk" in Hebrew is "יֵלֵכוּן" (yelekhun), which denotes a way of life or conduct. It implies a continuous, habitual action, suggesting that those who are blessed live their lives in a manner that is consistent with God's ways. The invocation of "O LORD" (Yahweh) emphasizes the covenant relationship between God and His people, highlighting His personal involvement in their lives.

in the light of Your presence
The "light" in Hebrew is "אוֹר" (or), symbolizing purity, truth, and divine revelation. Light is often used in Scripture to represent God's guidance and the clarity that comes from His truth. "Your presence" refers to the Hebrew "פָּנֶיךָ" (panekha), meaning face or countenance, indicating a close, personal relationship with God. Walking in the light of God's presence suggests living under His guidance and favor, experiencing His protection and blessing as a result of being in close fellowship with Him. This imagery evokes a sense of security and peace, as those who walk in God's light are assured of His constant care and direction.

(15) That know the joyful sound--i.e., that are familiar with the shouting and music that accompanied the feasts of Israel.

They shall walk.--Better in the present; and so of the verb in the next verse. The light of Jehovah's countenance of course means His favour.

Verse 15. - Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound. The sound of devotional joy appears to be intended - the sound which went up from the sanctuary in the great festival times (see Numbers 10:1, 9; Leviticus 25:9; Psalm 27:6; Psalm 81:1, etc.). They shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance. Herein consists especially their blessedness (comp. Psalm 4:6).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Blessed
אַשְׁרֵ֣י (’aš·rê)
Interjection
Strong's 835: Happiness, interjection, how happy!

are those
הָ֭עָם (hā·‘ām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

who know
יוֹדְעֵ֣י (yō·wḏ·‘ê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3045: To know

the joyful sound,
תְרוּעָ֑ה (ṯə·rū·‘āh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8643: Clamor, acclamation of joy, a battle-cry, clangor, of trumpets, as an alarum

who walk,
יְהַלֵּכֽוּן׃ (yə·hal·lê·ḵūn)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

O LORD,
יְ֝הוָ֗ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

in the light
בְּֽאוֹר־ (bə·’ō·wr-)
Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 216: Illumination, luminary

of Your presence.
פָּנֶ֥יךָ (pā·ne·ḵā)
Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6440: The face


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