Psalm 146:5

ESV Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God,

NIV Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God.

NASB Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, Whose hope is in the Lord his God,

CSB Happy is the one whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God,

NLT But joyful are those who have the God of Israel as their helper, whose hope is in the Lord their God.

KJV Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God:

NKJV Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in the Lord his God,

What does Psalm 146:5 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 146; verse-level content coming soon!

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Context Summary
Psalm 146:5–10 lists the many wonderful attributes of God. Jacob was the patriarch of the nation which carried his God-given new name of Israel (Genesis 32:28). This is the God who created the universe and acts with justice and mercy. This God, named YHWH or Yahweh (Exodus 3:15), provides salvation, freedom, and care as well as judgment. This makes Him the only One worthy of praise.

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Chapter Summary
In Hebrew, the phrase halelu-yāh is an expression of praise and worship to God. That term both begins and ends this psalm. In between, the psalmist notes that only God is truly reliable. Limited men are not a source of salvation. The Lord, however, created all things and acts with power towards those who are in need. Only God will rule eternally, making Him the only One truly worthy of praise.

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