'Happy' in the Bible
BOOK I(Psalms 1–41)How happy is the manwho does not follow the advice of the wickedor take the path of sinnersor join a group of mockers!
Pay homage to the Son or He will be angryand you will perish in your rebellion,for His anger may ignite at any moment.All those who take refuge in Him are happy.
Davidic. A Maskil.How joyful is the onewhose transgression is forgiven,whose sin is covered!
How joyful is the manthe Lord does not charge with sinand in whose spirit is no deceit!
Happy is the nation whose God is Yahweh—the people He has chosen to be His own possession!
Taste and see that the Lord is good.How happy is the man who takes refuge in Him!
How happy is the manwho has put his trust in the Lordand has not turned to the proudor to those who run after lies!
For the choir director. A Davidic psalm.Happy is one who cares for the poor;the Lord will save him in a day of adversity.
How happy is the one You chooseand bring near to live in Your courts!We will be satisfied with the goodness of Your house,the holiness of Your temple.
How happy are those who reside in Your house,who praise You continually.Selah
Happy are the people whose strength is in You,whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.
Happy are the people who know the joyful shout;Yahweh, they walk in the light of Your presence.
Lord, happy is the man You disciplineand teach from Your law
How happy are those who uphold justice,who practice righteousness at all times.
Hallelujah!Happy is the man who fears the Lord,taking great delight in His commands.
א AlefHow happy are those whose way is blameless,who live according to the Lord’s instruction!
Happy are those who keep His decreesand seek Him with all their heart.
Happy is the man who has filled his quiver with them.Such men will never be put to shamewhen they speak with their enemies at the city gate.
A song of ascents.How happy is everyone who fears the Lord,who walks in His ways!
You will surely eatwhat your hands have worked for.You will be happy,and it will go well for you.
Daughter Babylon, doomed to destruction,happy is the one who pays you backwhat you have done to us.
Happy is he who takes your little onesand dashes them against the rocks.
Happy are the people with such blessings.Happy are the people whose God is Yahweh.
Happy is the one whose help is the God of Jacob,whose hope is in the Lord his God,