Psalms 106:5

Psalms 106:5

Verse 5 expresses the longing “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.” The psalmist here moves from personal plea to communal thanksgiving: to witness the prosperity and fidelity of God’s people is to experience joy and to claim the inheritance as one’s own. In the surrounding verses, the psalmist recounts failures but still looks toward the good of God’s chosen people. The language reflects ancient Israelite identity—being part of a chosen people comes with responsibility, joy, and a shared future. The verse invites readers to identify with God’s people not merely by lineage but by shared faithfulness and communal hope.

The verse emphasizes belonging to God’s people as a source of joy and identity. It affirms communal blessing as a legitimate frame for personal faith—the good of the chosen and the inheritance belong to all who are part of God’s redemptive story. It also anticipates the New Testament concept of spiritual Israel: those grafted into God’s people by faith share in Abraham’s blessing. Theologically, it reinforces that faith is not solitary; discipleship is lived out within a community that is seeking God’s delight and glory.

Practically, engage in building community—join in faith-based gatherings, serve alongside others, and celebrate shared milestones (baptisms, testimonies, missions). Allow corporate prosperity and mercy to become a personal joy: when your church or community experiences growth or revival, resist individualism and participate in the broader inheritance. Volunteer, mentor, or contribute to communal projects, and cultivate a sense of shared mission that goes beyond personal preferences. Recognize that “seeing the good of thy chosen” includes supporting the vulnerable among the community so that all may rejoice.

Cross-References: Psalm 133:1; Romans 11:17-24; Ephesians 2:11-22; 1 Peter 2:9-10; Revelation 21:24