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The Two Tiers of Happiness
The psalm's final verse presents a two-tiered definition of happiness. While temporal blessings like peace and prosperity are good, commentators agree that the supreme happiness comes from having the LORD as one's God. As Albert Barnes notes, true religion is the foundation for a blessed and prosperous people, because acknowledging and obeying God leads to peace and order.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 144:15
18th Century
Theologian
Happy is that people that is in such a case - In such a condition; or, where these things prevail.
Yea, happy is that …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 144:15
19th Century
Bishop
Happy. —It is only a narrow and one-sided religion that can see anything out of place in this beatitude of plenty and peace. If we…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 144:14–15
19th Century
Preacher
That there be no complaining in our street. Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD.
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John Calvin
On Psalms 144:15
16th Century
Theologian
Happy the people, and so forth. He thus concludes that the divine favor had been sufficiently shown and manifested to his people.…
John Gill
On Psalms 144:15
17th Century
Pastor
Happy [is that] people that is in such a case Whose families are in good order and behave well; who enjoy plenty of all g…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 144:9–15
17th Century
Minister
Fresh favors call for fresh returns of thanks; we must praise God for the mercies we hope for by His promise, as well as those we have received by …