Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD their God. New Living Translation But joyful are those who have the God of Israel as their helper, whose hope is in the LORD their God. English Standard Version Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, Berean Standard Bible Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, King James Bible Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God: New King James Version Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in the LORD his God, New American Standard Bible Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, Whose hope is in the LORD his God, NASB 1995 How blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, Whose hope is in the LORD his God, NASB 1977 How blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, Whose hope is in the LORD his God; Legacy Standard Bible How blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, Whose hope is in Yahweh his God, Amplified Bible How blessed and graciously favored is he whose help is the God of Jacob (Israel), Whose hope is in the LORD his God, Christian Standard Bible Happy is the one whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, Holman Christian Standard Bible Happy is the one whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, American Standard Version Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in Jehovah his God: Contemporary English Version The LORD God of Jacob blesses everyone who trusts him and depends on him. English Revised Version Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God: GOD'S WORD® Translation Blessed are those who receive help from the God of Jacob. Their hope rests on the LORD their God, Good News Translation Happy are those who have the God of Jacob to help them and who depend on the LORD their God, International Standard Version Happy is the one whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, Majority Standard Bible Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, NET Bible How blessed is the one whose helper is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, New Heart English Bible Blessed is the one who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God, Webster's Bible Translation Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God: World English Bible Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in Yahweh, his God, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionO the blessedness of him "" Who has the God of Jacob for his help, "" His hope [is] on his God YHWH, Young's Literal Translation O the happiness of him Who hath the God of Jacob for his help, His hope is on Jehovah his God, Smith's Literal Translation Happy is he the God of Jacob for his help, his hope upon Jehovah his God: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBlessed is he who hath the God of Jacob for his helper, whose hope is in the Lord his God: Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Blessed the one whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD, his God, New Revised Standard Version Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD their God, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHappy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Blessed is he whose help is in the God of Jacob and his hope is upon LORD JEHOVAH his God OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Happy is he whose help is the God of Jacob, Whose hope is in the LORD his God, Brenton Septuagint Translation Blessed is he whose helper is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Praise the LORD, O My Soul…4When his spirit departs, he returns to the ground; on that very day his plans perish. 5Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, 6the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He remains faithful forever.… Cross References Jeremiah 17:7 But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. Psalm 40:4 Blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust, who has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood. Psalm 84:12 O LORD of Hosts, how blessed is the man who trusts in You! 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. Proverbs 16:20 Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. 1 Timothy 4:10 To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe. Psalm 33:20-22 Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield. / For our hearts rejoice in Him, since we trust in His holy name. / May Your loving devotion rest on us, O LORD, as we put our hope in You. Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! Isaiah 12:2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” Isaiah 26:3-4 You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. / Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal. Ephesians 1:12 in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, would be for the praise of His glory. 1 Peter 1:21 Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him; and so your faith and hope are in God. Psalm 115:9-11 O Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. / O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. / You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. Treasury of Scripture Happy is he that has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God: happy Psalm 33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance. Psalm 84:12 O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee. Psalm 144:15 Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD. the God Psalm 46:7,11 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah… Psalm 84:8 O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah. Genesis 32:24-29 And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day… whose Psalm 39:7 And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee. Psalm 71:5 For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth. Jeremiah 17:7,8 Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is… Jump to Previous Blessed Happiness Happy Help Hope JacobJump to Next Blessed Happiness Happy Help Hope JacobPsalm 146 1. The Psalmist vows perpetual praises to God3. He exhorts not to trust in man 5. God, for his power, justice, mercy, and kingdom, is only worthy to be trusted Blessed is he The term "blessed" in Hebrew is "אַשְׁרֵי" (ashrei), which conveys a sense of happiness, contentment, and divine favor. This word is often used in the Psalms to describe the state of those who live in accordance with God's will. It suggests a deep, abiding joy that comes from a relationship with God, rather than from external circumstances. In the context of Psalm 146, it emphasizes the spiritual prosperity and inner peace that result from trusting in God. whose help is the God of Jacob whose hope is in the LORD his God Hope.--The Hebrew word is rare in the psalter, expressing earnest" looking for," or "waiting for." (See Psalm 104:27; Psalm 119:166.) Verse 5. - Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his Help. "God of Jacob" is a favorite expression in the later psalms, where it almost supersedes the phrase, "God of Israel" (see Psalm 76:6; Psalm 81:1, 4; Psalm 84:8; Psalm 94:7; Psalm 114:7; Psalm 132:2, 5; and the present passage). It is rare in the historical books and in the prophets. Whose hope is in the Lord his God (comp. Psalm 22:9; Psalm 39:7; Psalm 62:5; Psalm 71:5, etc.).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Blessed is heאַשְׁרֵ֗י (’aš·rê) Interjection Strong's 835: Happiness, interjection, how happy! whose help בְּעֶזְר֑וֹ (bə·‘ez·rōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5828: A help, helper is the God שֶׁ֤אֵ֣ל (še·’êl) Pronoun - relative | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty of Jacob, יַעֲקֹ֣ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc whose hope שִׂ֝בְר֗וֹ (ḇə·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7664: Expectation is in עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel his God, אֱלֹהָֽיו׃ (’ĕ·lō·hāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Links Psalm 146:5 NIVPsalm 146:5 NLT Psalm 146:5 ESV Psalm 146:5 NASB Psalm 146:5 KJV Psalm 146:5 BibleApps.com Psalm 146:5 Biblia Paralela Psalm 146:5 Chinese Bible Psalm 146:5 French Bible Psalm 146:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 146:5 Happy is he who has the God (Psalm Ps Psa.) |