'Blessed are' in the Bible
How blessed are you, Israel! Who can be like you, a people delivered by the LORD, your shield of help and your finely crafted sword. May your enemies cower before you. You will tread down their high places."
Saul told David, "Blessed are you, my son David. In whatever you do you will surely succeed." So David went on his way, and Saul returned to his place.
How blessed are your staff! And how blessed are your employees, who serve you continuously and get to listen to your wisdom!
How blessed are your staff! And how blessed are your employees, who serve you continually and get to listen to your wisdom!
Kiss the son before he becomes angry, and you die where you stand. Indeed, his wrath can flare up quickly. How blessed are those who take refuge in him. A Davidic Psalm, when he fled from his son Absalom.
Blessed are you, LORD God of Israel, from eternity to eternity; Let all the people say, "Amen!" Hallelujah!
How blessed are those whose life is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD!
How blessed are those who observe his decrees, who seek him with all of their heart,
Blessed are you, LORD! Teach me your statutes.
How blessed are all who fear the LORD as they follow in his ways.
"So listen to me, children! Blessed are those who obey me.
"Nevertheless, the LORD will wait so he can be gracious to you; and thus he will rise up to show you mercy. For the LORD is a God of justice. How blessed are all those who wait for him."