Psalms
“Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:”
Psalms 146:5
Psalms 146:5 (KJV) speaks to hope, blessedness, and God's help — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.”
Psalms 33:20“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.”
Psalms 62:5“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.”
Psalms 121:1“The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.”
Proverbs 10:28“For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.”
Psalms 71:5“The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.”
Lamentations 3:24
Common questions
What does Psalms 146:5 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 146:5 reads: "Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:" The verse speaks to hope, blessedness, and God's help. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 146 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 Psalms 146:5 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:" is Psalms 146:5 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 146.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 146:5?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 146:5 include Psalms 33:20, Psalms 62:5, and Psalms 121:1. Reading them alongside Psalms 146:5 deepens the theme of hope.
How can I pray with Psalms 146:5?
Read Psalms 146:5 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.