Charles Ellicott Commentary Psalms 146:5

"Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in Jehovah his God:" — Psalms 146:5 (ASV)

For the different aspects of the Divine nature and character inspiring trust, see Introduction. With this verse, compare Psalms 33:12 and Psalms 144:15.

Hope.— The Hebrew word is rare in the psalter, expressing earnest “looking for,” or “waiting for.” (See Psalms 104:27 and Psalms 119:166.)