Deuteronomy
“Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like unto thee, O people saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellency! and thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places.”
Deuteronomy 33:29
Deuteronomy 33:29 (KJV) speaks to happiness, God's protection, and God's deliverance — words set in Deuteronomy, Moses' final words to Israel. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:”
Numbers 6:24“The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.”
Psalms 34:7“Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.”
Psalms 91:3“The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.”
Psalms 121:7“Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD.”
Psalms 144:15“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalms 118:24
Common questions
What does Deuteronomy 33:29 mean?
In the King James Version, Deuteronomy 33:29 reads: "Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like unto thee, O people saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellency! and thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places." The verse speaks to happiness, God's protection, and God's deliverance. To read it well, take it in the flow of Deuteronomy 33 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Deuteronomy 33:29 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like unto thee, O people saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellency! and thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places." is Deuteronomy 33:29 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Deuteronomy chapter 33.
What are some related Bible verses to Deuteronomy 33:29?
Verses that sit beside Deuteronomy 33:29 include Numbers 6:24, Psalms 34:7, and Psalms 91:3. Reading them alongside Deuteronomy 33:29 deepens the theme of happiness.
How can I pray with Deuteronomy 33:29?
Read Deuteronomy 33:29 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.