14 That our oxen may be strong to labour; that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets.

15 Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the Lord.

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14     our oxen(A) will draw heavy loads.[a]
There will be no breaching of walls,(B)
    no going into captivity,
    no cry of distress in our streets.(C)
15 Blessed is the people(D) of whom this is true;
    blessed is the people whose God is the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 144:14 Or our chieftains will be firmly established