The "Lost" Beatitudes

The Beatitudes are so closely identified with Jesus that we may overlook examples of this form that occur in the Old Testament. Jesus said, "Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me." (John 5:39) With that perspective in mind, perhaps we can add these lesser know Beatitudes to the familiar texts in Matthew and Luke.

Psalm 32:1 Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

Psalm 32:2 Blessed is the man against whom the Lord counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.

Psalm 33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage!

Psalm 40:4 Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust.

Psalm 41:1 Blessed is the one who considers the poor! In the day of trouble the Lord delivers him.

Psalm 65:4 Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts!

Psalm 84:4 Blessed are those who dwell in your house, ever singing your praise!

Psalm 84:5 Blessed are those whose strength is in you, in whose heart are the highways to Zion.

Psalm 94:12 Blessed is the man whom you discipline, O Lord, and whom you teach out of your law,...

Psalm 106:3 Blessed are they who observe justice, who do righteousness at all times!

Psalm 119:1 Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord!

Psalm 119:2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart.

Psalm 128:1 Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways!

Psalm 146:5 Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God.

Proverbs 3:13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding.