Bible Strands
Psalms 119:74
May those who fear You see me and rejoice, for I have hoped in Your word.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses God, requesting that those who revere Him observe the psalmist and find joy because the psalmist has placed hope in God's word.
The words — The Hebrew יְרֵאֶיךָ (yere'ekha) literally means "those fearing you," and יִחָלְתִּי (yichalti) translates to "I have hoped," directly linking the psalmist's trust to the requested rejoicing.
The thread — The psalmist's appeal for the reverent to observe and rejoice aligns with Psalms 66:16 and Psalms 34:2, while Psalms 119:79 repeats the desire for those who know God's testimonies to turn toward the speaker.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to verify that personal hope is fixed on God's word and to recognize that authentic reverence for God produces visible joy in the lives of others.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.
Cross-references
- Psalms 66:16 Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for me.
- Psalms 34:2 My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice.
- Psalms 119:79 May those who fear You turn to me, those who know Your testimonies.
- Psalms 119:42 Then I can answer him who taunts, for I trust in Your word.
- Genesis 32:11 Please deliver me from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am afraid that he may come and attack me and the mothers and children with me.
- Luke 21:33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.
- Psalms 108:7 God has spoken from His sanctuary: “I will triumph! I will parcel out Shechem and apportion the Valley of Succoth.
- 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.
- Psalms 119:147 I rise before dawn and cry for help; in Your word I have put my hope.