Psalms 89:15

Psalms 89:15 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance.
• New International Version (NIV)Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, Lord.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Blessed are the people who know the festal shout, who walk, O Lord, in the light of your face,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! They walk, O Lord, in the light of Your countenance.

Context of Psalms 89:15

13You have a mighty arm; your hand is powerful; your right hand is lifted high. 14Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; faithful love and truth go before you. Happy are the people who know the joyful shout; Lord, they walk in the light from your face. 16They rejoice in your name all day long, and they are exalted by your righteousness. 17For you are their magnificent strength; by your favor our horn is exalted.

Psalms 89:15 word by word

אַשְׁרֵ֣י הָ֭עָם יוֹדְעֵ֣י תְרוּעָ֑ה יְ֝הוָ֗ה בְּֽאוֹר־פָּנֶ֥יךָ יְהַלֵּכֽוּן׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Blessedאֶ֫שֶׁר'esher · blessedH835
• the peopleעַם‛am · peopleH5971
• that knowיָדַעyâda‛ · to knowH3045
• the joyful soundתְּרוּעָהterû‛âh · shoutH8643
• they shall walkהָלַךְhâlak · to go: walkH1980
• O Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• in the lightאוֹר'ôr · lightH216
• of thy countenanceפָּנֶהpânîym · face: beforeH6440

Cross-references for Psalms 89:15

• Psalms 90:6in the morning it sprouts and grows; by evening it withers and dries up.
• Psalms 98:4Let the whole earth shout to the Lord; be jubilant, shout for joy, and sing.
• Psalms 100:1Let the whole earth shout triumphantly to the Lord!
• Leviticus 25:9Then you are to sound a ram’s horn loudly in the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month; you will sound it throughout your land on the Day of Atonement.
• Numbers 10:10You are to sound the trumpets over your burnt offerings and your fellowship sacrifices and on your joyous occasions, your appointed festivals, and the beginning of each of your months. They will serve as a reminder for you before your God: I am the Lord your God.”
• Numbers 23:21He considers no disaster for Jacob; he sees no trouble for Israel. The Lord their God is with them, and there is rejoicing over the King among them.
• Isaiah 52:7How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the herald, who proclaims peace, who brings news of good things, who proclaims salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
• Nahum 1:15Look to the mountains — the feet of the herald, who proclaims peace. Celebrate your festivals, Judah; fulfill your vows. For the wicked one will never again march through you; he will be entirely wiped out.
• Luke 2:10But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:
• Romans 10:15And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.
• Psalms 4:6Many are asking, “Who can show us anything good?” Let the light of your face shine on us, Lord.
• Psalms 44:3For they did not take the land by their sword — their arm did not bring them victory — but by your right hand, your arm, and the light of your face, because you were favorable toward them.
• Numbers 6:26may the Lord look with favor on you and give you peace.”’
• Job 29:3when his lamp shone above my head, and I walked through darkness by his light!
• Proverbs 16:15When a king’s face lights up, there is life; his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
• Isaiah 2:5House of Jacob, come and let’s walk in the Lord’s light.

Commentaries on Psalms 89:15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 15Blessed is the people - "O the blessednesses of that people (העםנ אשרי ( elp ashrey haam ) that know the joyful sound;" that are spared to hear the sound of the trumpet on the morning of the jubilee, which proclaims deliverance to the captives, and the restoration of all their forfeited estates. "They shall walk vigorously (יהלכון yehallechun ) in the light of thy countenance" (פניך באור beor paneycha ) - the full persuasion of the approbation of God…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15Blessed is the people - Happy is their condition. See the notes at Psalm 1:1. That know the joyful sound - That hear that sound. DeWette explains this of the call to the festivals and offerings, Leviticus 23:24; Numbers 10:10; Psalm 27:6. That is, says he, those who honor and worship God. The Hebrew word - תרועה terû‛âh - means a loud noise; a tumult; especially, shouts of joy, or rejoicing, Job 8:21; 1 Samuel 4:5; the “shout of a king,” that is, the…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 15-18Verses 15-18 Happy are those who so know the joyful sound of the gospel as to obey it; who experience its power upon their hearts, and bring forth the fruit of it in their lives. Though believers are nothing in themselves, yet having all in Christ Jesus, they may rejoice in his name. May the Lord enable us to do so. The joy of the Lord is the strength of his people; whereas unbelief dispirits ourselves and discourages others. Though it steals upon us…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 15-16Those who are wise worship God, walk in his light, rejoice in their relationship with him, and delight in his character.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1515. His government of righteousness is served by "mercy" and "truth" as ministers (Psa 85:10-13). know the joyful sound--understand and appreciate the spiritual blessings symbolized by the feasts to which the people were called by the trumpet (Le 25:9, &c.). walk ... countenance--live in His favor (Psa 4:6; 44:3).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 89:15

• Church
• Gospel
• Joy
• Nation

In the dictionaries

• Alter
• Ethan
• Exact
• Forsake
• Job, Book of
• Stand
• Visit
• Countenance
• Ezrahite
• Faithful; Faithfulness

Commentaries on Psalms 89

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings