What is the meaning of Psalm 137 9?
This plaintive Psalm recalls the Babylonian exile and the mournful refrains, not of the people Israel, but of the psalmist themselves, who in their misery and their distance from Jerusalem could no longer make music. All they could think of was return, and, surprisingly, revenge.
How happy is the man whose sins are forgiven?
Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit. Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!
What does the Bible say about being happy KJV?
Proverbs 3:13-18 KJV. Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
Where is the scripture Delight yourself in the Lord?
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Paperback – September 11, 2019.
What does Isaiah 13/16 mean?
Isaiah 13:16 Describes the Realities of War During war, infants are killed and women are raped. However, Isaiah 13 does not explicitly approve or disapprove of the specific things that happen during Babylon’s punishment and overthrow.
What does God say about being happy?
God most definitely wants us to be happy. Psalm 37:4 reads, “Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” And Psalm 126:2 says, “Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy.” In fact, God tells us to be happy more times in Scripture than any other command.
Where is the word happy found in the Bible?
Psalm 144:15 KJV Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the Lord.