KJV ORIGINAL
Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
How blessed are the people who know the joyful sound of celebration: they will walk, O LORD, in the light of your face shining on them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that people who recognize and respond to God's call to worship are blessed because they get to live in God's favor and presence.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during or after the Babylonian exile, reflecting on God's covenant with David's dynasty. The 'joyful sound' refers to the blast of trumpets and shouts of celebration during religious festivals and worship gatherings in ancient Israel. Walking 'in the light of God's countenance' was a Hebrew expression meaning to live under God's blessing and approval.
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