Psalms 119:74

74 May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word.

Psalms 119:74 in Other Translations

KJV
74 They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.
ESV
74 Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in your word.
NLT
74 May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word.
MSG
74 When they see me waiting, expecting your Word, those who fear you will take heart and be glad.
CSB
74 Those who fear You will see me and rejoice, for I put my hope in Your word.

Psalms 119:74 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:74

They that fear thee will be glad when they see me
In outward prosperity, delivered from all troubles, set on the throne of Israel, and at rest from all enemies round about: and in spiritual prosperity, being illuminated by the Spirit of God, having a spiritual understanding of divine things, an obedience of faith to the commands of God, in the lively exercise of grace upon him, in comfortable frames of soul, and flourishing circumstances. Now they that fear the Lord, that have the grace of fear in their hearts, and are true worshippers of God, as they delight to meet together, and are glad to see one another; so they rejoice in each other's prosperity, especially spiritual; see ( Psalms 34:1-3 ) ;

because I have hoped in thy Word;
in Christ the essential Word, the hope of Israel; in the written word, which gives encouragement to hope; in the word of promise, on which he was caused to hope; and in which hope he was confirmed, and not disappointed, and so it made him not ashamed: and others rejoiced at it, because it was an encouragement to their faith and hope likewise.

Psalms 119:74 In-Context

72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.
73 Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.
74 May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word.
75 I know, LORD, that your laws are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
76 May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Psalms 34:2
  • 2. ver 9; Psalms 130:5
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