Psalms 106:5
That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance.
Original Language Analysis
לִרְא֤וֹת׀
That I may see
H7200
לִרְא֤וֹת׀
That I may see
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
1 of 9
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
בְּט֘וֹבַ֤ת
the good
H2896
בְּט֘וֹבַ֤ת
the good
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
2 of 9
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
לִ֭שְׂמֹחַ
that I may rejoice
H8055
לִ֭שְׂמֹחַ
that I may rejoice
Strong's:
H8055
Word #:
4 of 9
probably to brighten up, i.e., (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
בְּשִׂמְחַ֣ת
in the gladness
H8057
בְּשִׂמְחַ֣ת
in the gladness
Strong's:
H8057
Word #:
5 of 9
blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
גּוֹיֶ֑ךָ
of thy nation
H1471
גּוֹיֶ֑ךָ
of thy nation
Strong's:
H1471
Word #:
6 of 9
a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
לְ֝הִתְהַלֵּ֗ל
that I may glory
H1984
לְ֝הִתְהַלֵּ֗ל
that I may glory
Strong's:
H1984
Word #:
7 of 9
to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causativ
Cross References
Psalms 105:43And he brought forth his people with joy, and his chosen with gladness:Psalms 105:6O ye seed of Abraham his servant, ye children of Jacob his chosen.Revelation 17:14These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.Isaiah 45:25In the LORD shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.Isaiah 12:6Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.Isaiah 66:10Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her:Isaiah 35:10And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.Psalms 14:7Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.Psalms 48:11Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments.Psalms 118:15The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
Historical Context
The terms 'chosen,' 'nation,' and 'inheritance' all emphasize Israel's elect status as God's treasured people (Exodus 19:5-6; Deuteronomy 7:6). For exilic or post-exilic Jews, this prayer expressed longing to see covenant restoration and national spiritual renewal. It recognized that personal blessing is bound up with corporate covenant faithfulness.
Questions for Reflection
- How does your personal spiritual health relate to the church's corporate flourishing?
- In what ways should believers today find joy in God's work among His people?
- What does it mean to 'glory with God's inheritance' in the New Covenant context?
Analysis & Commentary
This verse expands the previous prayer's request. 'See the good of thy chosen' means to witness and experience the prosperity of God's elect people. 'Rejoice in the gladness of thy nation' shows desire to participate in corporate joy. 'Glory with thine inheritance' means to boast or exult together with God's special possession. The threefold parallelism ('chosen,' 'nation,' 'inheritance') emphasizes Israel's unique covenant status. The psalmist's joy is found not in personal success but in the flourishing of God's people. This reflects the biblical principle that individual flourishing is inseparable from the church's health.