Psalms 65:4

“Blessed [is the man whom] thou choosest, etc.] In eternity; both to grace and glory; for such have true faith in Christ given them, called the faith of God’s elect, and shall never perish: they are effectually called by the grace of God, and are justified by the righteousness of Christ, and shall be glorified; or in time, for there is a choice in time, as the fruit, effect, and evidence of the eternal choice, and is no other than effectual calling; (see <431519> John 15:19) (<460126>1 Corinthians 1:26); and happy are those who are both chosen and called; both election and the effectual calling are to grace and glory, and spring from the good will and pleasure of God; and the Targum in the…”

“dwell in thy courts; . . . [and] satisfied with the goodness . . . temple--denote communion with God (Psa 15:1; Psa 23:6; compare Psa 5:7). This is a blessing for all God's people, as denoted by the change of number.”

“Blessed is the man whom thou choosest - That is, Happy is the man; or, “Oh, the happiness of the man whom thou dost thus permit to approach thee.” The construction here in the Hebrew is the same as in Psalms 1:1. See the notes at that passage. The word choosest refers to the fact that true piety regards all such blessings as the result of the divine favor; the fruit of his electing grace and love. Compare the notes at Ephesians 1:3-4; notes at 1 Peter 1:2-3. We approach God with confidence, with the spirit of true worshippers, with the spirit of his children, only as he inclines us to him, and calls us to partake of his favor. Compare John 6:44. And causest to approach unto thee - That is,…”

“Approach - To draw near to God in his house and ordinance, by prayer and praise, and other acts of communion with him. Satisfied - With the blessings there conferred upon thy people, the favour and fellowship of God, remission of sins, renovation of heart and life, joy and peace, and well - grounded assurance of eternal life. Psalms 65:5”

“65:4 those you choose to bring near: This includes people from Israel and from other nations. • Only those whom God sees as blameless live in his holy courts (Pss 15 and 24). • At the Temple, God’s earthly palace, all nations can gather to experience God’s holy presence. No structure can separate humans from God (see Rev 21:22).”

“Blessed: Psa 33:12, Psa 84:4 choosest: Psa 4:3, Psa 78:70, Psa 78:71, Psa 106:4, Psa 106:5, Psa 135:4; Eph 1:4; Th2 2:13 causest: Psa 15:1, Psa 23:6, Psa 24:7; Rev 3:12 we shall be: Psa 17:15, Psa 36:8, Psa 63:5; Jer 31:12-14, Jer 31:25; Rev 7:16, Rev 7:17, Rev 21:3, Rev 21:4 Psalms 65:5”