Psalms 119:2
Psalms 119:2 in Multiple Translations
Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart.
Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.
Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, That seek him with the whole heart.
Happy are they who keep his unchanging word, searching after him with all their heart.
Happy are those who keep his commandments, who sincerely want to follow him.
Blessed are they that keepe his testimonies, and seeke him with their whole heart.
O the happiness of those keeping His testimonies, With the whole heart they seek Him.
Blessed are those who keep his statutes, who seek him with their whole heart.
Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.
O Lord, deliver my soul from wicked lips, and a deceitful tongue.
Yahweh is pleased with those who ◄obey his requirements/do what he has instructed them to do►, those who request him with their entire inner beings to help them to do that.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:2
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Psalms 119:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַ֭שְׁרֵי
נֹצְרֵ֥י
עֵדֹתָ֗י/ו
בְּ/כָל
לֵ֥ב
יִדְרְשֽׁוּ/הוּ
אַ֭שְׁרֵי
ʼesher
H835
blessed
N-mp
נֹצְרֵ֥י
nâtsar
H5341
to watch
V-Qal
עֵדֹתָ֗י/ו
ʻêdâh
H5713
witness
N-fp | Suff
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
לֵ֥ב
lêb
H3820
heart
N-ms
יִדְרְשֽׁוּ/הוּ
dârash
H1875
to seek
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:2
אַ֭שְׁרֵי
ʼesher
H835
"blessed"
N-mp
This Hebrew word means happiness or blessedness, often used to express how happy someone is. It appears in the Bible as an interjection, similar to 'how happy!' In the KJV, it is translated as 'blessed' or 'happy'.
Definition: 1) happiness, blessedness 1a) often used as interjection 1b) blessed are
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: blessed, happy. See also: Deuteronomy 33:29; Psalms 119:2; Psalms 1:1.
נֹצְרֵ֥י
nâtsar
H5341
"to watch"
V-Qal
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.
עֵדֹתָ֗י/ו
ʻêdâh
H5713
"witness"
N-fp | Suff
This word refers to a divine testimony or witness, always in the plural form, and is used to describe God's laws. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy, emphasizing God's instructions. The word is about God's guidance.
Definition: testimony, witness
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: testimony, witness. Compare H5712 (עֵדָה). See also: Genesis 21:30; Psalms 119:24; Psalms 25:10.
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
לֵ֥ב
lêb
H3820
"heart"
N-ms
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
יִדְרְשֽׁוּ/הוּ
dârash
H1875
"to seek"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
To seek or ask is the meaning of this Hebrew word, often used to describe seeking God or worshiping him. It can also mean to investigate or enquire about something.
Definition: 1) to resort to, seek, seek with care, enquire, require 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to resort to, frequent (a place), (tread a place) 1a2) to consult, enquire of, seek 1a2a) of God 1a2b) of heathen gods, necromancers 1a3) to seek deity in prayer and worship 1a3a) God 1a3b) heathen deities 1a4) to seek (with a demand), demand, require 1a5) to investigate, enquire 1a6) to ask for, require, demand 1a7) to practice, study, follow, seek with application 1a8) to seek with care, care for 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to allow oneself to be enquired of, consulted (only of God) 1b2) to be sought, be sought out 1b3) to be required (of blood)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: ask, [idiom] at all, care for, [idiom] diligently, inquire, make inquisition, (necro-) mancer, question, require, search, seek (for, out), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 9:5; Ezra 10:16; Psalms 9:11.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:2
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- Context
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- Psalms 119:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:2
- Sermons on Psalms 119:2
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
1Blessed 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. 4You have ordained Your precepts, that we should keep them diligently.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 29:13 | You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. |
| 2 | Psalms 119:10 | With all my heart I have sought You; do not let me stray from Your commandments. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 4:29 | But if from there you will seek the LORD your God, you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul. |
| 4 | John 14:23 | Jesus replied, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. |
| 5 | Psalms 25:10 | All the LORD’s ways are loving and faithful to those who keep His covenant and His decrees. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 36:27 | And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances. |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 6:17 | You are to diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God and the testimonies and statutes He has given you. |
| 8 | Proverbs 23:26 | My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes delight in my ways. |
| 9 | 2 Chronicles 31:21 | He was diligent in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law and the commandments, in order to seek his God. And so he prospered. |
| 10 | 1 Kings 2:3 | And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as is written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn, |
Psalms 119:2 Summary
[Psalms 119:2 teaches us that when we obey God's commands and seek Him with all our heart, we will experience a deep sense of joy and blessing. This means that we should strive to follow God's teachings and love Him with all our heart, as Jesus taught in Matthew 22:37-40. By doing so, we will find fulfillment and purpose in our lives, and we will be able to love and serve others in a way that honors God. As we seek to keep God's testimonies and seek Him with all our heart, we can trust that He will guide and empower us, as promised in Proverbs 3:5-6.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to keep God's testimonies?
To keep God's testimonies means to obey and follow the teachings and commandments of God, as seen in Psalms 119:2 and Deuteronomy 6:17, which instructs us to be careful to follow all the commands of the Lord.
How can we seek God with all our heart?
Seeking God with all our heart involves a deep commitment to knowing and loving Him, as expressed in Jeremiah 29:13, which says that when we seek God with all our heart, we will find Him.
Is it possible to keep God's testimonies and seek Him with all our heart without being perfect?
While we are not perfect, God's grace and mercy enable us to strive for obedience and a deep relationship with Him, as seen in Psalms 103:8-10, which reminds us of God's compassion and forgiveness towards us.
What is the result of keeping God's testimonies and seeking Him with all our heart?
The result is a deep sense of blessing and joy, as expressed in Psalms 119:1-2, and a life that is pleasing to God, as seen in Matthew 22:37-40, which teaches us to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate my commitment to keeping God's testimonies in my daily life?
- How can I cultivate a deeper desire to seek God with all my heart, and what steps can I take to make this a reality?
- What are some obstacles that may prevent me from seeking God with all my heart, and how can I overcome them?
- In what ways can I apply the principles of Psalms 119:2 to my relationships with others, and how can this impact my witness for Christ?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:2
Blessed [are] they that keep his testimonies,.... The whole word of God, the Scriptures of truth, are his testimonies: they testify of the mind of God, and of his love and grace in the method of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:2
Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. Blessed are they that keep his testimonies. Eight terms are used for the Word of God in this psalm, all of which occur in this first stanza.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:2
That keep, in mind and heart, that carefully and diligently observe, his testimonies; his precepts. For the reason of this and the other titles of God’ s word, see the argument or preface to this Psalm. That seek him, to wit, the Lord, expressed , that seek his presence, and favour, and acquaintance. With the whole heart; sincerely, industriously, and fervently, above all other things. This is opposed to hypocrisy, and sloth, and lukewarmness in religion.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:2
Psalms 119:2 Blessed [are] they that keep his testimonies, [and that] seek him with the whole heart.Ver. 2. Blessed are they that keep his testimonies] Angels do so, and are blessed, Revelation 22:9. And that seek him] Sincere ac sollicite; that seek not his omnipresence (what need they?), but his gracious presence.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:2
2. testimonies] See above, p. 704. and that seek him &c.] Omit and. Cp. Psalms 119:10; Deuteronomy 4:29. The word includes not only approaching God in prayer and worship, but studying to understand His Will expressed in His law. with the whole heart] See above, p. 705.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:2
Blessed are they that keep his testimonies - His commandments or laws, considered as what he bears witness to concerning that which is just, wise, good.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:2
à, Aleph.1-8. Blessed are the undefiled—This, the first division, contains a general declaration of the blessing of faithfulness to the divine law.
Sermons on Psalms 119:2
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All Your Heart (Compilation) by Compilations | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of giving our whole heart to God, rather than settling for 99.9%. The speaker uses examples from everyday life, such as defect |
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The Blessing of Obedience by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the nature of the Bible as both a human and divine book. He explains that the Bible contains human words and can be analyzed like any other b |
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Reviving the Righteous Root of Anabaptism by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the state of the church and compares it to a vineyard that has been destroyed. He emphasizes the need for revival and the possibility of Go |
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Testimony of Jesus - Present Testimony - Part I by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of bearing witness and reporting the truth. They explain that in order for something to be considered a testimony, it must be |
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Fourth Letter by Brother Lawrence | Brother Lawrence, in writing of himself as a third person, encourages his correspondent to press on to a fuller practicing of the Presence of God. He shares how he has spent over f |
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The Desire for God by Andrew Murray | Andrew Murray emphasizes the profound necessity of seeking, knowing, loving, and praising God daily, asserting that this pursuit is the most glorious endeavor a person can undertak |
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Developing a Habit of Prayer by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of developing a habit of prayer, urging believers to find a personal, intimate space to commune with God away from distractions. He highli |