Psalms 65:4

(65-5) Happy is the man whom Thou choosest, and bringest near, that he may dwell in Thy courts; may we be satisfied with the goodness of Thy house, the holy place of Thy temple!

JPS TaNaKH 1917

In The King James Version

Blessed 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.

In Context

3(65-4) The tale of iniquities is too heavy for me; as for our transgressions, Thou wilt pardon them.

5(65-6) With wondrous works dost Thou answer us in righteousness, O God of our salvation; Thou the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of the far distant seas;

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Cross References

Psalms 4:3(4-4) But know that the LORD hath set apart the godly man as His own; the LORD will hear when I call unto Him.

Psalms 17:15As for me, I shall behold Thy face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with Thy likeness.

Psalms 24:7Lift up your heads, O ye gates, and be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors; that the King of glory may come in.

Psalms 36:8(36-9) They are abundantly satisfied with the fatness of Thy house; and Thou makest them drink of the river of Thy pleasures.

Psalms 63:5(63-6) My soul is satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth doth praise Thee with joyful lips;

Psalms 84:4(84-5) Happy are they that dwell in Thy house, they are ever praising Thee. Selah

Matthew Henry on Psalms 65:2-6

The Praises of Zion; Motives for Devout. 1 Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed. 2 O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come. 3 Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, thou shalt purge them away. 4 Blessed 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. 5 By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer… Read the whole commentary →

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