Psalms 106:5

That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance.

Psalms 106:5 (KJV)

Context

Psalm 106 is a historical psalm that reviews Israel’s repeated disobedience and God’s enduring faithfulness. This verse is part of a prayer that begins in verse 4, where the psalmist asks God to remember him with favor. The words “chosen,” “nation,” and “inheritance” all point to Israel, the people God set apart for Himself.

Meaning

The psalmist longs to “see the good of thy chosen.” This good is not something the people earn; it is the goodness and favor that God freely gives. He also asks to “rejoice in the gladness of thy nation,” wanting to share in the joy that comes when God blesses His people. Finally, he desires to “glory with thine inheritance,” meaning to take part in the honor and blessing that belong to Israel as God’s treasured possession.

Biblical connections

In the New Testament, believers are described as God’s chosen people through faith in Christ (1 Peter 2:9). The inheritance that once meant the land of Canaan now includes salvation and eternal life in Christ (Ephesians 1:11, 14). The psalmist’s prayer models a heart that does not stand apart from God’s people but identifies with them and their blessings.

Application

We can pray this verse for our own church community. Ask God to let you see His goodness at work in fellow believers. Rejoice with those who are glad, and share in their victories (Romans 12:15; 1 Corinthians 12:26). This is not selfish ambition; it is a humble request to be part of what God is doing among His people.

• Desire to see God’s goodness in the lives of other believers.

• Celebrate the joys and blessings of the church as your own.

• Glory in the inheritance of salvation and eternal life that is yours in Christ.

Reflection

This verse turns our eyes away from personal gain and toward the welfare of God’s family. It teaches us to find our joy in the joy of others and to give God glory for every good gift He gives His people.