Psalms 119:129
Psalms 119:129 in Multiple Translations
Wonderful are Your testimonies; therefore I obey them.
Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.
Thy testimonies are wonderful; Therefore doth my soul keep them.
Your unchanging word is full of wonder; for this reason my soul keeps it.
Your laws are truly wonderful—that's why I keep them!
PE. Thy testimonies are wonderfull: therefore doeth my soule keepe them.
[Pe.] Wonderful [are] Thy testimonies, Therefore hath my soul kept them.
Your testimonies are wonderful, therefore my soul keeps them.
PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.
◄Your requirements are/All the things that you have instructed us to do are► wonderful, so I obey them with all my inner being.
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Psalms 119:129 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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פְּלָא֥וֹת
עֵדְוֺתֶ֑י/ךָ
עַל
כֵּ֝֗ן
נְצָרָ֥תַ/ם
נַפְשִֽׁ/י
פְּלָא֥וֹת
peleʼ
H6382
wonder
N-mp
עֵדְוֺתֶ֑י/ךָ
ʻêdûwth
H5715
testimony
N-fp | Suff
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
כֵּ֝֗ן
kên
H3651
right
Part
נְצָרָ֥תַ/ם
nâtsar
H5341
to watch
V-Qal-Perf-3fs | Suff
נַפְשִֽׁ/י
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:129
פְּלָא֥וֹת
peleʼ
H6382
"wonder"
N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to a wonder or miracle, often describing God's acts. It appears in the Bible to describe amazing events, like in the book of Exodus. The KJV translates it as 'marvelous thing' or 'wonder'.
Definition: 1) wonder, marvel 1a) wonder (extraordinary, hard to understand thing) 1b) wonder (of God's acts of judgment and redemption)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: marvellous thing, wonder(-ful, -fully). See also: Exodus 15:11; Psalms 89:6; Psalms 77:12.
עֵדְוֺתֶ֑י/ךָ
ʻêdûwth
H5715
"testimony"
N-fp | Suff
This word means a testimony or witness, often referring to God's laws or instructions. It is used in several books, including Exodus and Deuteronomy, to describe God's guidance. The word emphasizes the importance of following God's laws.
Definition: testimony
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: testimony, witness. See also: Exodus 16:34; Numbers 17:19; Psalms 19:8.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
כֵּ֝֗ן
kên
H3651
"right"
Part
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable
Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.
נְצָרָ֥תַ/ם
nâtsar
H5341
"to watch"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs | Suff
This word means to watch or guard something, like the Israelites watching over the Passover in Exodus 12:42 or God watching over his people in Psalm 121:4.
Definition: 1) to guard, watch, watch over, keep 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to watch, guard, keep 1a2) to preserve, guard from dangers 1a3) to keep, observe, guard with fidelity 1a4) to guard, keep secret 1a5) to be kept close, be blockaded 1a6) watchman (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: besieged, hidden thing, keep(-er, -ing), monument, observe, preserve(-r), subtil, watcher(-man). See also: Exodus 34:7; Proverbs 2:8; Psalms 12:8.
נַפְשִֽׁ/י
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:129
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- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:129
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:129
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:129
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:129
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:129
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:129
- Sermons on Psalms 119:129
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
127Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold.
128Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way.
129Wonderful are Your testimonies; therefore I obey them.
130The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple. 131I open my mouth and pant, longing for Your commandments.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 139:6 | Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. |
| 2 | Psalms 25:10 | All the LORD’s ways are loving and faithful to those who keep His covenant and His decrees. |
| 3 | Psalms 119:18 | Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law. |
| 4 | Isaiah 25:1 | O LORD, You are my God! I will exalt You; I will praise Your name. For You have worked wonders— plans formed long ago— in perfect faithfulness. |
| 5 | Psalms 119:31 | I cling to Your testimonies, O LORD; let me not be put to shame. |
| 6 | Psalms 119:146 | I call to You; save me, that I may keep Your testimonies. |
| 7 | Psalms 119:2 | Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. |
| 8 | Isaiah 9:6 | For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. |
| 9 | Revelation 19:10 | So I fell at his feet to worship him. But he told me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who rely on the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” |
Psalms 119:129 Summary
[Psalms 119:129 says that God's testimonies, or His words, are wonderful, and this inspires the psalmist to obey them. This means that when we read the Bible and see how amazing God's words are, we should want to follow them, just like the psalmist did. As it says in Deuteronomy 6:25, obeying God's commands is a way to demonstrate love for Him, and this is what the psalmist is doing in Psalms 119:129. By obeying God's words, we can show our love for Him and experience the wonder and beauty of His testimonies for ourselves.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God's testimonies are wonderful?
The word 'wonderful' in Psalms 119:129 means something that inspires a sense of awe or amazement, and this is because God's testimonies, or His words, are full of wonder and beauty, as seen in Psalms 119:18, where the psalmist asks God to open his eyes to see the wonders of His law.
Why does the psalmist obey God's testimonies?
The psalmist obeys God's testimonies because he recognizes their wonder and beauty, and this inspires him to follow them, as seen in Psalms 119:129, and also in Deuteronomy 6:25, where obedience to God's commands is seen as a way to demonstrate love for Him.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives?
We can apply Psalms 119:129 to our own lives by recognizing the wonder and beauty of God's words, and then obeying them, just as the psalmist did, and this can be seen in Matthew 22:37-40, where Jesus teaches that loving God and obeying His commands are closely connected.
What is the relationship between God's testimonies and our obedience?
According to Psalms 119:129, there is a direct relationship between God's testimonies and our obedience, as the psalmist says that he obeys God's testimonies because they are wonderful, and this is also seen in John 14:15, where Jesus says that if we love Him, we will obey His commands.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God's testimonies have inspired a sense of wonder or awe in my life?
- How can I cultivate a deeper appreciation for the wonder and beauty of God's words?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to obey God's testimonies more fully?
- How can I use Psalms 119:129 as a model for my own prayer life, asking God to help me see the wonder of His words and obey them?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:129
p, PE.--The Seventeenth Part. Ver. 129. PE. Thy testimonies [are] wonderful,.... The Scriptures, which testify of God, his mind and will, are wonderful both with respect to the author of them, the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:129
Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:129
PE Ver. 129. Wonderful; in regard of the deep and wonderful mysteries, and most excellent counsels and directions, far exceeding all the rules of the greatest philosophers, and the exceeding great and precious promises of God contained in them. This is the reason of his high estimation of them, expressed in the last verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:129
Psalms 119:129 PE. Thy testimonies [are] wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.Ver. 129. Thy testimonies are wonderful] As comprehending high and hidden mysteries, such as are far above the reach of human reason; such as the very angels admire and adore. A man must have more than common faith to subject his reason to them. But all men are Socinians by nature; they will believe God’ s word no farther than they can see reason; which while men make the rule of their faith (as did the wise Greeks, the rational Romans), they stumble at the preaching of the cross of foolishness; and disbelieve the riches of Christ, which are unsearchable. Therefore doth my soul keep them] Though I cannot comprehend them, yet I am comprehended by them; and though I cannot do them as I would, yet I am doing at them as I can. I admire what I cannot attain to.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:129
LETTER פ PE. - Seventeenth Division Verse 129. Thy testimonies are wonderful] There is a height, length, depth, and breadth in thy word and testimonies that are truly astonishing; and on this account my soul loves them, and I deeply study them. The more I study, the more light and salvation I obtain.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:129
129–136. Pç. The marvellousness of God’s law: the Psalmist’s prayers that it may be the rule of his life in spite of temptation: his grief at the neglect of it.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:129
Thy testimonies are wonderful - This commences a new division of the psalm, indicated by the Hebrew letter Pe (פ p), corresponding to our “p.” The meaning of the expression here is, that the laws of
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:129
ô, Pe.129-136. Let not any iniquity have dominion over me—A sense of his own peril leads the writer to a still deeper, intenser longing for perfected holiness within himself.
Sermons on Psalms 119:129
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Too Wonderful for Me by Bob Jones Sr. | In this sermon, Dr. Bob Jones Sr. emphasizes the incredible knowledge and understanding that God has of each individual. He highlights the fact that God knows every aspect of our l |
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Bristol Conference 1973-02 the Lord Jesus Christ by Stan Ford | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the significance of Jesus' scars on his hands. He highlights that these scars were the only thing that man ever made that would be in glory. |
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In the Service of the King by Basilea Schlink | The video is a sermon transcript about the honor and joy of being called into God's service. The speaker, Basilius Schlink, reflects on his own experience of being called by God an |
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Resisting God, an Effectual Bar to Grace. by Francois Fenelon | Greek Word Studies for aid_number 34429 preaches about the manifold wisdom of God, emphasizing its diverse, multi-colored, and multi-faceted nature that surpasses human understandi |
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Suso and His Spiritual Daughter by W.R. Inge | W.R. Inge delves into the deep questions about the nature of God, explaining the complexity of understanding God's essence and the concept of the Trinity. He describes God as an im |
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Imperfection of Human Knowledge by John Wesley | John Wesley preaches on the limitations of human knowledge, emphasizing that while the desire for knowledge is innate and insatiable, our actual understanding is confined and often |
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I Could Be Wrong About Some Things by David Servant | David Servant reflects on the fallibility of human predictions and the humility that comes with acknowledging our own uncertainties and limitations. Drawing from historical example |