Psalms 144:15

Psalms 144:15 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the Lord.
• New International Version (NIV)Blessed is the people of whom this is true; blessed is the people whose God is the Lord.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Blessed are the people to whom such blessings fall! Blessed are the people whose God is the Lord!
• New King James Version (NKJV)Happy are the people who are in such a state; Happy are the people whose God is the Lord!

Context of Psalms 144:15

13Our storehouses will be full, providing all kinds of food. Our sheep will multiply by the thousands and fill our pastures. 14Our cattle will be weighted down with produce. No one will break through our walls, no one will be taken captive, and there will be no terrified cries in our city squares. How blessed are the people who experience these things! How blessed are the people whose God is the Lord!

Psalms 144:15 word by word

אַשְׁרֵ֣י הָ֭עָם שֶׁכָּ֣כָה לּ֑וֹ אַֽשְׁרֵ֥י הָ֝עָ֗ם שֶׁיֲהוָ֥ה אֱלֹהָֽיו׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Happyאֶ֫שֶׁר'esher · blessedH835
• peopleעַם‛am · peopleH5971
• that is in such a caseכָּ֫כָהkâkâh · thusH3602
• whose Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
• the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068

Cross-references for Psalms 144:15

• Psalms 33:12How blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen to be his special possession.
• Psalms 65:4How blessed is the one whom you choose, and allow to live in your palace courts. May we be satisfied with the good things of your house – your holy palace.
• Psalms 89:15How blessed are the people who worship you! O Lord, they experience your favor.
• Psalms 146:5How blessed is the one whose helper is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God,
• Deuteronomy 33:29You have joy, Israel! Who is like you? You are a people delivered by the Lord, your protective shield and your exalted sword. May your enemies cringe before you; may you trample on their backs.
• Ephesians 1:3Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms in Christ.

Commentaries on Psalms 144:15

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15Happy is that people that is in such a case - In such a condition; or, where these things prevail. Yea, happy is that people, whose God is the Lord - Whose God is Yahweh; who worship and serve Him as their God. The worship of Yahweh - the religion of Yahweh - is “adapted” to make a people happy; peaceful; quiet; blessed. Prosperity and peace, such as are referred to in the previous verses, are, and must be, the result of pure religion. Peace, order…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 9-15Verses 9-15 Fresh favours call for fresh returns of thanks; we must praise God for the mercies we hope for by his promise, as well as those we have received by his providence. To be saved from the hurtful sword, or from wasting sickness, without deliverance from the dominion of sin and the wrath to come, is but a small advantage. The public prosperity David desired for his people, is stated. It adds much to the comfort and happiness of parents in this…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12-15This 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.Read the comment
• Rashi on Tanakh · v. 15Praiseworthy is the people that has this That has all this good.Read the comment

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Commentaries on Psalms 144

• 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
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings