Psalm 119:79
New International Version
May those who fear you turn to me, those who understand your statutes.

New Living Translation
Let me be united with all who fear you, with those who know your laws.

English Standard Version
Let those who fear you turn to me, that they may know your testimonies.

Berean Standard Bible
May those who fear You turn to me, those who know Your testimonies.

King James Bible
Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies.

New King James Version
Let those who fear You turn to me, Those who know Your testimonies.

New American Standard Bible
May those who fear You turn to me, And those who know Your testimonies.

NASB 1995
May those who fear You turn to me, Even those who know Your testimonies.

NASB 1977
May those who fear Thee turn to me, Even those who know Thy testimonies.

Legacy Standard Bible
May those who fear You turn to me, And those who know Your testimonies.

Amplified Bible
May those who fear You [with submissive wonder] turn to me, Even those who have known Your testimonies.

Christian Standard Bible
Let those who fear you, those who know your decrees, turn to me.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Let those who fear You, those who know Your decrees, turn to me.

American Standard Version
Let those that fear thee turn unto me; And they shall know thy testimonies.

Contemporary English Version
Let your worshipers come to me, so they will learn to obey your rules.

English Revised Version
Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and they shall know thy testimonies.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Let those who fear you turn to me so that they can come to know your written instructions.

Good News Translation
May those who honor you come to me--all those who know your commands.

International Standard Version
May those who fear you turn to me, along with those who know your decrees.

Majority Standard Bible
May those who fear You turn to me, those who know Your testimonies.

NET Bible
May your loyal followers turn to me, those who know your rules.

New Heart English Bible
Let those who fear you turn to me. They will know your statutes.

Webster's Bible Translation
Let those that fear thee turn to me, and those that have known thy testimonies.

World English Bible
Let those who fear you turn to me. They will know your statutes.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Those fearing You turn back to me, "" And those knowing Your testimonies.

Young's Literal Translation
Those fearing Thee turn back to me, And those knowing Thy testimonies.

Smith's Literal Translation
They fearing thee shall turn to me, and they shall know thy testimonies.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Let them that fear thee turn to me and they that know thy testimonies.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Let those who fear you turn to me, along with those who know your testimonies.

New American Bible
Let those who fear you turn to me, those who acknowledge your testimonies.

New Revised Standard Version
Let those who fear you turn to me, so that they may know your decrees.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Let those who reverence thee turn unto me, and those who have known thy testimonies.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Your worshipers will turn to me, and those who know your testimonies.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Let those that fear Thee return unto me, And they that know Thy testimonies.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Let those that fear thee, and those that know thy testimonies, turn to me.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet
78May the arrogant be put to shame for subverting me with a lie; I will meditate on Your precepts. 79May those who fear You turn to me, those who know Your testimonies. 80May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, that I may not be put to shame.…

Cross References
Psalm 119:63
I am a friend to all who fear You, and to those who keep Your precepts.

Psalm 119:74
May those who fear You see me and rejoice, for I have hoped in Your word.

Psalm 119:92
If Your law had not been my delight, then I would have perished in my affliction.

Psalm 119:24
Your testimonies are indeed my delight; they are my counselors.

Psalm 119:111
Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

Psalm 119:165
Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble.

Proverbs 13:20
He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.

Malachi 3:16
At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another, and the LORD listened and heard them. So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name.

Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

1 Corinthians 15:33
Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”

Hebrews 10:24-25
And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. / Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

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.

1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.

1 John 2:3-5
By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments. / If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him. / But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him:


Treasury of Scripture

Let those that fear you turn to me, and those that have known your testimonies.

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Psalm 119:63,74
I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts…

Psalm 7:7
So shall the congregation of the people compass thee about: for their sakes therefore return thou on high.

Psalm 142:7
Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.

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Psalm 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














May those who fear You
This phrase refers to individuals who have a reverent awe and respect for God. In biblical context, "fear" often denotes a deep reverence and commitment to God's commandments. This is seen throughout the Old Testament, such as in Proverbs 1:7, where the fear of the Lord is described as the beginning of knowledge. The fear of God is a foundational aspect of the covenant relationship between God and His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 10:12. It implies a lifestyle of obedience and worship, aligning with the wisdom literature's emphasis on living in accordance with God's will.

turn to me
The psalmist expresses a desire for those who fear God to turn to him, suggesting a community of like-minded believers. This reflects the communal aspect of faith in ancient Israel, where worship and adherence to God's laws were practiced collectively. The phrase can also imply seeking guidance or fellowship, as seen in the New Testament where believers are encouraged to gather and support one another (Hebrews 10:24-25). The psalmist's request may indicate a desire for mutual encouragement and accountability among those who are faithful to God.

those who know Your testimonies
"Testimonies" refers to God's laws and decrees, as given in the Torah. Knowing God's testimonies implies not just intellectual understanding but also living in accordance with them. This is a recurring theme in Psalm 119, which emphasizes the importance of God's word in guiding the believer's life. The historical context of this phrase highlights the centrality of the Torah in Jewish life and worship, as seen in passages like Deuteronomy 6:6-9, where the Israelites are instructed to keep God's commandments at the forefront of their daily lives. This knowledge is not merely academic but transformative, shaping the character and actions of those who follow God.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Psalmist
The author of Psalm 119, traditionally believed to be King David, who is expressing a deep desire for fellowship with those who revere God.

2. Those who fear God
Individuals who have a reverent awe and respect for God, living in obedience to His commandments.

3. God
The central figure in the Psalm, whose laws and testimonies are the focus of the Psalmist's devotion.

4. Testimonies
Refers to God's laws, decrees, and commandments as revealed in the Scriptures.

5. The Community of Believers
The collective group of people who share a common faith and commitment to God's Word.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Godly Fellowship
Surrounding ourselves with those who fear God strengthens our faith and encourages us to live according to His Word.

Desiring Community with Believers
Like the Psalmist, we should seek relationships with those who share our commitment to God's testimonies, fostering spiritual growth and accountability.

The Role of God's Testimonies in Our Lives
Knowing and living by God's testimonies is essential for a life that honors Him and aligns with His will.

Encouragement through Shared Faith
Being part of a community that fears God provides mutual encouragement and support in our spiritual journey.

Reflecting God's Character
As we engage with those who fear God, we are called to reflect His character and love, drawing others to Him.Verse 79. - Let those that fear thee turn unto me; or, "return to me;" i.e. recover their confidence in me, when they see that I am not forsaken of thee (see vers. 76, 77), but am the recipient of thy "tender mercies." And those that have known thy testimonies; or, according to another reading, "and let them know thy testimonies;" i.e. "let them learn from my experience to know thy precepts better."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
May those who fear You
יְרֵאֶ֑יךָ (yə·rê·’e·ḵā)
Adjective - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3373: Fearing, reverent

turn
יָשׁ֣וּבוּ (yā·šū·ḇū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

to me,
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Strong's Hebrew

those who know
וְ֝יֹדְעֵ֗י (wə·yō·ḏə·‘ê)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3045: To know

Your testimonies.
עֵדֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (‘ê·ḏō·ṯe·ḵā)
Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5713: Testimony, witness


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