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They walk, O LORD, in the light of Your countenance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/89.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! LORD, they walk in the light of Your face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />How blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! O LORD, they walk in the light of Your countenance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />How blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! O LORD, they walk in the light of Thy countenance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/89.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />How blessed are the people who know the loud shout of joy! O Yahweh, they walk in the light of Your face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/89.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Blessed <i>and</i> happy are the people who know the joyful sound [of the trumpet’s blast]! They walk, O LORD, in the light <i>and</i> favor of Your countenance!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/89.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Happy are the people who know the joyful shout; LORD, they walk in the light from your face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/89.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Happy are the people who know the joyful shout; Yahweh, they walk in the light of Your presence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/89.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: They walk, O Jehovah, in the light of thy countenance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/89.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Our LORD, you bless those who join in the festival and walk in the brightness of your presence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/89.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/89.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Blessed are the people who know how to praise you. They walk in the light of your presence, O LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/89.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />How happy are the people who worship you with songs, who live in the light of your kindness! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/89.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />How happy are the people who can worship joyfully! LORD, they walk in the light of your presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/89.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed are those who know the joyful sound, who walk, O LORD, in the light of Your presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/89.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />How blessed are the people who worship you! O LORD, they experience your favor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/89.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Blessed are the people who know the joyful shout. They walk in the light of your presence, LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/89.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Blessed are the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/89.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Blessed are the people who learn to acclaim you. They walk in the light of your presence, Yahweh. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/89.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />O the blessedness of the people knowing the shout, "" O YHWH, they habitually walk in the light of Your face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/89.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> O the happiness of the people knowing the shout, O Jehovah, in the light of Thy face they walk habitually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/89.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Happy the people knowing the shout of joy: O Jehovah, they shall go in the light of thy face.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/89.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />blessed is the people that knoweth jubilation. They shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/89.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 88:16>Blessed is the people that knows jubilation. They will walk in the light of your countenance, O Lord,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/89.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Blessed the people who know the war cry, who walk in the radiance of your face, LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/89.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Happy are the people who know the festal shout, who walk, O LORD, in the light of your countenance;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/89.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the people that understand thy glory; they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/89.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Blessed is the people that knows your glory songs! LORD JEHOVAH, they will walk in the light of your face!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/89.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Happy is the people that know the joyful shout; They walk, O LORD, in the light of Thy countenance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/89.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Blessed is the people that knows the joyful sound: they shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/89-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=11143" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">I Will Sing of His Love Forever</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving devotion and faithfulness go before You. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/835.htm" title="835: ’aš·rê (Interjection) -- Happiness, blessedness. From 'ashar; happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!">Blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">are those</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yō·wḏ·‘ê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">who know</a> <a href="/hebrew/8643.htm" title="8643: ṯə·rū·‘āh (N-fs) -- From ruwa'; clamor, i.e. Acclamation of joy or a battle-cry; especially clangor of trumpets, as an alarum.">the joyful sound,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: yə·hal·lê·ḵūn (V-Piel-Imperf-3mp:: Pn) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">who walk,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">O LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/216.htm" title="216: bə·’ō·wr- (Prep-b:: N-csc) -- A light. From 'owr; illumination or luminary.">in the light</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pā·ne·ḵā (N-cpc:: 2ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">of Your presence.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>They rejoice in Your name all day long, and in Your righteousness they exult.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-18.htm">Isaiah 30:18</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/6-24.htm">Numbers 6:24-26</a></span><br />‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; / may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; / may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-8.htm">Matthew 5:8</a></span><br />Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a></span><br />Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1</a></span><br />Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-7.htm">1 John 1:7</a></span><br />But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-35.htm">John 12:35-36</a></span><br />Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. / While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of light.” After Jesus had spoken these things, He went away and was hidden from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-5.htm">Isaiah 2:5</a></span><br />Come, O house of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a></span><br />But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-23.htm">Revelation 21:23-24</a></span><br />And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp. / By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-2.htm">Isaiah 9:2</a></span><br />The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-8.htm">Ephesians 5:8</a></span><br />For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-6.htm">2 Corinthians 4:6</a></span><br />For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4-5</a></span><br />In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. / The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/16-11.htm">Psalm 16:11</a></span><br />You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of your countenance.</p><p class="hdg">know</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/90-6.htm">Psalm 90:6</a></b></br> In the morning it flourisheth, and groweth up; in the evening it is cut down, and withereth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Psalm 98:4-6</a></b></br> Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/100-1.htm">Psalm 100:1</a></b></br> A Psalm of praise. Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.</p><p class="hdg">in the light</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/4-6.htm">Psalm 4:6</a></b></br> <i>There be</i> many that say, Who will shew us <i>any</i> good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/44-3.htm">Psalm 44:3</a></b></br> For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/6-26.htm">Numbers 6:26</a></b></br> The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/15-18.htm">Acclaim</a> <a href="/psalms/84-12.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/80-16.htm">Countenance</a> <a href="/psalms/88-13.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/psalms/89-14.htm">Face</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-23.htm">Festal</a> <a href="/psalms/82-5.htm">Habitually</a> <a href="/psalms/84-12.htm">Happiness</a> <a href="/psalms/84-12.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/psalms/89-7.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/psalms/89-12.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/81-1.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/psalms/53-4.htm">Learn</a> <a href="/psalms/88-2.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/psalms/80-7.htm">Shining</a> <a href="/psalms/89-12.htm">Shout</a> <a href="/psalms/86-6.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/psalms/86-11.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/psalms/86-11.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/24-14.htm">Acclaim</a> <a href="/psalms/89-52.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/90-8.htm">Countenance</a> <a href="/psalms/89-26.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/psalms/89-23.htm">Face</a> <a href="/psalms/118-27.htm">Festal</a> <a href="/psalms/91-1.htm">Habitually</a> <a href="/psalms/94-12.htm">Happiness</a> <a href="/psalms/91-1.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/psalms/89-18.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/psalms/89-16.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/89-16.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/psalms/119-7.htm">Learn</a> <a href="/psalms/90-8.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/psalms/94-1.htm">Shining</a> <a href="/psalms/95-1.htm">Shout</a> <a href="/psalms/92-3.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/psalms/89-30.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/psalms/89-41.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 89</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-1.htm">The psalmist praises God for his covenant</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-5.htm">For his wonderful power</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-15.htm">For the care of his church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-19.htm">For his favor to the kingdom of David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-38.htm">Then complaining of contrary events</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-46.htm">He expostulates, prays, and blesses God.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/89.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/89.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Blessed are those who know the joyful sound</b><br>The term "blessed" indicates a state of happiness or divine favor. In the context of ancient Israel, the "joyful sound" likely refers to the sound of the trumpet or shofar, which was used in religious ceremonies, festivals, and to signal important events (<a href="/leviticus/23-24.htm">Leviticus 23:24</a>). This sound would have been familiar to the Israelites as a call to worship and celebration, symbolizing God's presence and favor. The joyful sound can also be seen as a metaphor for the gospel message, which brings joy and salvation to those who hear and accept it (<a href="/romans/10-15.htm">Romans 10:15</a>).<p><b>who walk, O LORD, in the light of Your presence</b><br>To "walk" in biblical terms often signifies living one's life or conducting oneself in a manner consistent with God's will (<a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>). The "light of Your presence" suggests living in awareness of God's guidance and favor. Light is a common biblical metaphor for truth, purity, and divine revelation (<a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a>). In the New Testament, Jesus is described as the "light of the world" (<a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>), and believers are called to walk in His light, indicating a life transformed by His presence and truth. This phrase emphasizes a continuous, active relationship with God, characterized by obedience and fellowship.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ethan_the_ezrahite.htm">Ethan the Ezrahite</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">Psalm 89</a>, Ethan was a wise man during the time of King Solomon. His psalm reflects on God's covenant with David and the challenges faced by the nation of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, representing God's presence and covenant faithfulness. The psalm emphasizes His eternal nature and His promises to His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation chosen by God, often experiencing cycles of faithfulness and rebellion. This psalm reflects on their relationship with God and His enduring promises.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/davidic_covenant.htm">Davidic Covenant</a></b><br>The promise made by God to King David, ensuring that his lineage would endure forever. This covenant is a central theme in <a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">Psalm 89</a>.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, the Temple in Jerusalem was the physical representation of God's presence among His people, a place where the "joyful sound" of worship was often heard.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_joyful_sound.htm">Understanding the Joyful Sound</a></b><br>The "joyful sound" refers to the call to worship and the celebration of God's presence. It is a reminder of the joy found in knowing and following God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/walking_in_the_light.htm">Walking in the Light</a></b><br>Walking in the light of God's presence implies living a life aligned with His will and truth. It involves daily fellowship with God and obedience to His Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/blessings_of_knowing_god.htm">Blessings of Knowing God</a></b><br>Those who know the joyful sound and walk in God's light are blessed. This blessing is not just material but spiritual, encompassing peace, joy, and assurance of God's presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/covenant_faithfulness.htm">Covenant Faithfulness</a></b><br>God's faithfulness to His covenant with David is a reminder of His faithfulness to us. We can trust in His promises and rely on His steadfast love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_god's_presence.htm">Living in God's Presence</a></b><br>To live in God's presence is to experience His guidance, protection, and peace. It requires intentionality in seeking Him through prayer, worship, and the study of His Word.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_89.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 89</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_time_important_in_god's_plan.htm">How does music praise God in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_music.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on music?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_believers_doubt_god's_existence.htm">Why does God allow so many of His followers to doubt His existence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_god's_joy_be_scientifically_proven.htm">(Psalm 16:11) What scientific basis is there for the claim that God's presence fulfills joy and grants eternal pleasures, which cannot be empirically tested?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/89.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) <span class= "bld">That know the joyful sound</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, that are familiar with the shouting and music that accompanied the feasts of Israel.<p><span class= "bld">They shall walk.</span>--Better in the present; and so of the verb in the next verse. The light of Jehovah's countenance of course means His favour.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/89.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound.</span> The sound of devotional joy appears to be intended - the sound which went up from the sanctuary in the great festival times (see <a href="/numbers/10-1.htm">Numbers 10:1, 9</a>; <a href="/leviticus/25-9.htm">Leviticus 25:9</a>; <a href="/psalms/27-6.htm">Psalm 27:6</a>; <a href="/psalms/81-1.htm">Psalm 81:1</a>, etc.). <span class="cmt_word">They shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance.</span> Herein consists especially their blessedness (comp. <a href="/psalms/4-6.htm">Psalm 4:6</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/89-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Blessed</span><br /><span class="heb">אַשְׁרֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’aš·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_835.htm">Strong's 835: </a> </span><span class="str2">Happiness, interjection, how happy!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are those</span><br /><span class="heb">הָ֭עָם</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who know</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹדְעֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(yō·wḏ·‘ê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the joyful sound,</span><br /><span class="heb">תְרוּעָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṯə·rū·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8643.htm">Strong's 8643: </a> </span><span class="str2">Clamor, acclamation of joy, a battle-cry, clangor, of trumpets, as an alarum</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who walk,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהַלֵּכֽוּן׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hal·lê·ḵūn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֝הוָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the light</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּֽאוֹר־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’ō·wr-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_216.htm">Strong's 216: </a> </span><span class="str2">Illumination, luminary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Your presence.</span><br /><span class="heb">פָּנֶ֥יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(pā·ne·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/89-15.htm">Psalm 89:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/89-15.htm">Psalm 89:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/89-15.htm">Psalm 89:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/89-15.htm">Psalm 89:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/89-15.htm">Psalm 89:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/89-15.htm">Psalm 89:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/89-15.htm">Psalm 89:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/89-15.htm">Psalm 89:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/89-15.htm">Psalm 89:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/89-15.htm">Psalm 89:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/89-15.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 89:15 Blessed are the people who learn (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/89-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 89:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/89-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 89:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>