Psalms 144:15
Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD.
Original Language Analysis
אַֽשְׁרֵ֥י
Happy
H835
אַֽשְׁרֵ֥י
Happy
Strong's:
H835
Word #:
1 of 8
happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!
הָ֝עָ֗ם
is that people
H5971
הָ֝עָ֗ם
is that people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
2 of 8
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
שֶׁכָּ֣כָה
that is in such a case
H3602
שֶׁכָּ֣כָה
that is in such a case
Strong's:
H3602
Word #:
3 of 8
just so, referring to the previous or following context
אַֽשְׁרֵ֥י
Happy
H835
אַֽשְׁרֵ֥י
Happy
Strong's:
H835
Word #:
5 of 8
happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!
הָ֝עָ֗ם
is that people
H5971
הָ֝עָ֗ם
is that people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
6 of 8
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
Cross References
Psalms 33:12Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.Ephesians 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:Psalms 146:5Happy is 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 unto thee, O people saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellency! and thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places.Psalms 65:4Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.
Historical Context
Echoes Psalm 1:1, 33:12. Israel's blessedness rooted in covenant relationship, not political/economic power, though both could flow from relationship.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you maintain proper priority: blessing flows from relationship with God?
- How do happiness from circumstances versus from knowing God differ?
- How does this challenge prosperity gospel and asceticism?
Analysis & Commentary
Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD. After praying for prosperity, David clarifies: ultimate blessing is relationship—whose God is the LORD. Material blessings are wonderful, but covenant relationship is foundational. Blessing flows from knowing God.