Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart— New Living Translation Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. English Standard Version Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, Berean Standard Bible Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. King James Bible Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. New King James Version Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, Who seek Him with the whole heart! New American Standard Bible Blessed are those who comply with His testimonies, And seek Him with all their heart. NASB 1995 How blessed are those who observe His testimonies, Who seek Him with all their heart. NASB 1977 How blessed are those who observe His testimonies, Who seek Him with all their heart. Legacy Standard Bible How blessed are those who observe His testimonies, They seek Him with all their heart. Amplified Bible Blessed and favored by God are those who keep His testimonies, And who [consistently] seek Him and long for Him with all their heart. Christian Standard Bible Happy are those who keep his decrees and seek him with all their heart. Holman Christian Standard Bible Happy are those who keep His decrees and seek Him with all their heart. American Standard Version Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, That seek him with the whole heart. Contemporary English Version You bless all those who follow your commands from deep in their hearts English Revised Version Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, that seek him with the whole heart. GOD'S WORD® Translation Blessed are those who obey his written instructions. They wholeheartedly search for him. Good News Translation Happy are those who follow his commands, who obey him with all their heart. International Standard Version How blessed are those who observe his decrees, who seek him with all of their heart, Majority Standard Bible Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. NET Bible How blessed are those who observe his rules, and seek him with all their heart, New Heart English Bible Blessed are those who keep his decrees, who seek him with their whole heart. Webster's Bible Translation Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. World English Bible Blessed are those who keep his statutes, who seek him with their whole heart. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionO the blessedness of those keeping His testimonies, "" They seek Him with the whole heart. Young's Literal Translation O the happiness of those keeping His testimonies, With the whole heart they seek Him. Smith's Literal Translation Happy they watching his testimonies; they shall seek him with all the. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBlessed are they who search his testimonies: that seek him with their whole heart. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Blessed those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with all their heart. New Revised Standard Version Happy are those who keep his decrees, who seek him with their whole heart, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBlessed are they who keep his testimonies, and seek him with the whole heart. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Blessed are those who keep his testimony and seek him with all their heart. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Happy are they that keep His testimonies, That seek Him with the whole heart. Brenton Septuagint Translation Blessed are they that search out his testimonies: they will diligently seek him with the whole heart. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet1Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. 2Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. 3They do no iniquity; they walk in His ways.… Cross References Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. James 1:25 But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does. Luke 11:28 But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” John 14:21 Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.” 1 John 3:22 and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight. Revelation 1:3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and obey what is written in it, because the time is near. 1 John 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome, Matthew 7:21 Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. John 15:10 If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love. Romans 2:13 For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous. Deuteronomy 6:5-6 And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. / These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. Proverbs 8:32-34 Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways. / Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. / Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway. Isaiah 56:2 Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who holds it fast, who keeps the Sabbath without profaning it and keeps his hand from doing any evil.” Psalm 1:1-2 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. / But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. Treasury of Scripture Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. keep Psalm 119:22,146 Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies… Psalm 25:10 All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. Psalm 105:45 That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the LORD. seek Psalm 119:10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. Deuteronomy 4:29 But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul. 2 Chronicles 31:21 And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart, and prospered. Jump to Previous Blessed Happiness Happy Heart Keeping Observe Searching Seek Statutes Testimonies Unchanging Whole WordJump to Next Blessed Happiness Happy Heart Keeping Observe Searching Seek Statutes Testimonies Unchanging Whole WordPsalm 119 1. This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.2. Aleph. 9. Beth 17. Gimel 25. Daleth 33. He 41. Waw 49. Zayin 57. Heth 65. Teth 73. Yodh 81. Kaph 89. Lamedh 97. Mem 105. Nun 113. Samekh 121. Ayin 129. Pe 137. Tsadhe 145. Qoph 153. Resh 161. Sin and Shin 169. Taw Blessed are those who keep His testimonies The term "blessed" in this context refers to a state of spiritual well-being and prosperity, often associated with divine favor. The Hebrew word for "blessed" is "esher," which implies happiness and contentment. The concept of keeping God's testimonies suggests a commitment to obeying God's laws and decrees. In the Old Testament, testimonies often refer to the covenantal laws given to Israel, such as those found in the Torah. This phrase emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's word as a source of blessing. The idea of keeping God's testimonies is echoed in other scriptures, such as Deuteronomy 6:17, which commands the Israelites to diligently keep the commandments of the Lord. This obedience is not merely external but involves a heartfelt commitment to God's will. and seek Him with all their heart Persons / Places / Events 1. PsalmistThe author of Psalm 119, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses a deep love for God's law and a desire to live according to His commandments. 2. God The central figure in the Psalm, whose testimonies and commandments are the focus of the believer's devotion and obedience. 3. Israel The nation to whom the law was given, serving as the historical and cultural context for the Psalm. 4. Heart Represents the inner being or soul of a person, emphasizing sincerity and total commitment in seeking God. 5. Testimonies Refers to God's laws, decrees, and commandments, which are to be kept and cherished by believers. Teaching Points Wholehearted DevotionTrue blessing comes from seeking God with all our heart, not just outwardly but with sincere and complete devotion. Obedience to God's Word Keeping God's testimonies is a sign of our love and commitment to Him, and it brings spiritual blessings. The Heart's Role Our heart's condition is crucial in our relationship with God; it must be fully engaged in seeking Him. Pursuit of Holiness As believers, we are called to pursue holiness by aligning our lives with God's commandments. Continuous Seeking Seeking God is a lifelong journey that requires persistence and dedication.Verse 2. - Blessed are they that keep his testimonies. A variant expression for keeping the Law, rather than the specification of a particular part of it. And that seek him with the whole heart. This is the emphatic portion of the verse. An obedience "from the heart" is alone acceptable to God (see Psalm 36:10; Psalm 64:10; Psalm 119:34, 58, 69, 145). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Blessedאַ֭שְׁרֵי (’aš·rê) Interjection Strong's 835: Happiness, interjection, how happy! are those who keep נֹצְרֵ֥י (nō·ṣə·rê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 5341: To watch, guard, keep His testimonies, עֵדֹתָ֗יו (‘ê·ḏō·ṯāw) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5713: Testimony, witness and seek יִדְרְשֽׁוּהוּ׃ (yiḏ·rə·šū·hū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular Strong's 1875: To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship Him with all בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every their heart. לֵ֥ב (lêḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre Links Psalm 119:2 NIVPsalm 119:2 NLT Psalm 119:2 ESV Psalm 119:2 NASB Psalm 119:2 KJV Psalm 119:2 BibleApps.com Psalm 119:2 Biblia Paralela Psalm 119:2 Chinese Bible Psalm 119:2 French Bible Psalm 119:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 119:2 Blessed are those who keep his statutes (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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