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.
Main message
Psalm 106:5 longs to see the good of God's chosen people, rejoice with the nation, and share in their praise.
Meaning in context
Psalm 106:1–5 · Praise and desire to share in salvation — The community praises God's mercy and asks to participate in the good he gives his people.
Election here is covenant belonging ordered toward shared joy and praise, not ethnic or political supremacy.
Further teachings
Chosen status serves communal praise
The verse emphasizes shared joy, not domination.
Cross References: Psalm 106:5.
Applications in daily life
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When identity becomes superiority
Receive belonging as a call to gratitude and responsibility.
Never use election language for ethnic contempt, nationalism, or exclusion.
Related Bible passages and resources
Common misreadings
The verse supports ethnic supremacy or modern political exceptionalism.
Its focus is covenant joy and praise, and the psalm immediately moves into self-confession.
How to Apply Psalms 106:5
Pray through Psalms 106:5 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding from Scripture. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.
Sources & Method
Biblical text
Psalm 106:5 (en).
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