Revised Webster's Bible
Psalms 144:15
15Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD.
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
13That our barns may be full, affording all manner of store: that our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our streets: 14That our oxen may be strong to labour; that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets. Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD.
Read all of Psalms 144Psalms 144:15 word by word
אַשְׁרֵ֣י הָ֭עָם שֶׁכָּ֣כָה לּ֑וֹ אַֽשְׁרֵ֥י הָ֝עָ֗ם שֶׁיֲהוָ֥ה אֱלֹהָֽיו׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 144:15
- Psalms 33:12Blessedis the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.
- Psalms 65:4Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach to thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.
- Psalms 89:15Blessedare the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.
- Psalms 146:5Happyis he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:
- Deuteronomy 33:29Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like thee, O people saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellency! and thy enemies shall be found liars to thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places.
- Ephesians 1:3Blessedbe the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places 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
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