Psalms 106:5

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 106:5 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “That I may see the prosperity of thy chosen, That I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, That I may glory with thine inheritance.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

That I may see the prosperity of thy chosen, That I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, That I may glory with thine inheritance.
Psalms 106:5 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 106

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
5That I may see the prosperity of thy chosen, That I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, That I may glory with thine inheritance.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“That I may see the good of thy chosen - Thy chosen people; or, thine elect. That I may possess and enjoy the same favor and happiness which they do. It is implied here that there are special favors conferred on them; or, that happiness is found in the friendship of God which is not to be found elsewhere. It is a characteristic of true piety to desire to make that our own. A truly religious man more desires the happiness which results from being among the “chosen” of God than all that the world can confer. That I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation - The happiness found in the nation that serves thee. True religion - the favor of God - not only confers happiness on the “individual” who…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“See - Enjoy. Chosen - Of thy chosen people; such as are Israelites indeed. Gladness - Such joy as thou hast formerly afforded unto thy beloved nation. Glory - That we may have occasion to glory in God's goodness towards us. Inheritance - In the congregation of thy people. Psalms 106:6”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“may see: Psa 105:6, Psa 105:43; Deu 7:6; Joh 15:16; Act 9:15; Eph 1:4; Th2 2:13; Jam 2:5; Pe1 2:9; Rev 17:14 rejoice: Psa 14:7, Psa 48:11; Isa 12:6, Isa 35:10, Isa 66:10; Joe 2:23; Zep 3:14; Zac 9:9; Joh 16:22; Phi 3:3 glory: Isa 45:25; Eph 1:18 Psalms 106:6”
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