But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him.
Parallel translations
- WEB “Blessed is the man who trusts in Yahweh, and whose confidence is in Yahweh.
- KJV Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.
- NKJV “Blessedis the man who trusts in the Lord, And whose hope is the Lord.
- NASB “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, And whose trust is the Lord.
- NLT “But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence.
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Quick answer
Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD and whose confidence is in Him. True and lasting blessing belongs to those whose hope rests wholly in God.
Overview
Turning from the curse, this verse pronounces blessing on the person whose trust and confidence are anchored in the LORD alone. It echoes the blessed man of Psalm 1, defining true faith as wholehearted reliance on God. This trust finds its fullest expression and object in Jesus Christ, in whom believers are called blessed and secure (John 11:25-26).
Cross-references & the web
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- Isa 26:3–4You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.
- Ps 34:8Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!
- Ps 40:4Blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust, who has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood.
- Ps 125:1A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.
- Isa 30:18Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him.
- Ps 84:12O LORD of Hosts, how blessed is the man who trusts in You!
- Prov 16:20Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
- Ps 146:5Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,
- Ps 2:12Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.
- Eph 1:12in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, would be for the praise of His glory.
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