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Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in Yahweh, his God:
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The Sure Foundation for Hope
Commentators emphasize that this verse provides the divine remedy to the problem of trusting in fallible humans. True happiness is not found in temporary human aid but in placing one's hope entirely in the eternal God. As John Calvin notes, this blessedness comes from the deep conviction that your life is sustained by God's grace, not just from seeing visible acts of help.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help - Who may rely for protection on the God who defended Jacob in his travels and dangers…
19th Century
Anglican
For the different aspects of the Divine nature and character inspiring trust, see Introduction. With this verse, compare Psalms 33:12 and Psalms 14…
Baptist
He is the blessed man who has learned to trust in the invisible God.
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16th Century
Protestant
Blessed is he, and so forth. Since it would not have been enough to rebuke the sin, the Psalmist presents the remedy on which its proper c…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Happy is he that has the God of Jacob for his help The God of the patriarch Jacob, the Messiah, who is that God that fed …
The psalmist encourages us to put confidence in God. We must hope in the providence of God for all we need for this life, and in the grace of God f…
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