Psalm 144:15

Translations

Modern

Blessed are the people of whom this is so; blessed are the people whose God is the LORD.

Traditional

Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the Lord.

Literal

Blessed are the people for whom is thus; blessed are the people for whom YHWH is God!

Latin

Beatum dixerunt populum cui hæc sunt; beatus populus cujus Dominus Deus ejus.

Original

Hebrew

English

Blessed are the people of whom this is so; blessed are the people whose God is the LORD.

Notes

Psalms 144:12–15

This prayer for the Lord’s blessing brings the laments of Psalms 140–144 to a close. It describes God’s provision (care for needs) and protection (keeping people safe; see Psalm 127), not only for the psalmist but also for his children and for all who follow God.

Psalms 144:1–15

This lament begins with an exclamation of love for the Lord. The community then reflects on the temporary nature of life (Psalm 144:3–4). The psalmist asks for God's help and anticipates victory (Psalm 144:5–11).

A new song (Psalm 144:9–10) and a prayer for rescue (144:11) introduce the theme of the Lord’s blessings through his care and protection (Psalm 144:12–15).

Psalms 138:1–145:21

In this final group of psalms of David, psalms of praise and wisdom (Psalms 138–139, 145) form a frame around five psalms of lament (Psalms 140–144).

Theme notes and profiles

David Royal Psalms The Dangers of Sin True Success Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 33:12
Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His inheritance!
Ephesians 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.
Psalm 146:5
Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,
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.”
Psalm 65:4
Blessed is the one You choose and bring near to dwell in Your courts! We are filled with the goodness of Your house, the holiness of Your temple.
Psalm 89:15
Blessed are those who know the joyful sound, who walk, O LORD, in the light of Your presence.

Glossary

Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

God: Providence of Happiness of Saints in This Life is Derived From: God Being Their Lord Happiness of the Righteous Happy The Blessed: Who Have the Lord for Their God

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