Psalms 65:4

(65:5) Happy is he whom thou choosest, and causest to approach, that he may dwell in thy courts: let us be satisfied with the happiness of thy house, the holiness of thy temple.

Leeser Tanakh

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 iniquitous things have become too mighty for me: our transgressions—these wilt thou wipe away.

5(65:6) With terrific deeds in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation, who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of the sea, that are far away;

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Cross References

Psalms 4:3(4:4) But know that the Lord hath set apart the pious for himself: the Lord will hear when I call on him.

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

Psalms 24:7Raise your heads, O ye gates; and be raised wide, ye everlasting doors: and let the King of glory enter!

Psalms 36:8(36:9) These will be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and of the stream of thy delights wilt thou give them to drink.

Psalms 63:5(63:6) As with fat and marrow will my soul be satisfied; and with tuneful lips shall my mouth praise thee.

Psalms 84:4(84:5) Happy are they who dwell in thy house: they will be continually 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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