American Standard Version
Psalms 119:63
63I am a companion of all them that fear thee,And of them that observe thy precepts.
Psalms 119:63 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.
- New International Version (NIV)I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts.
- English Standard Version (ESV)I am a companion of all who fear you, of those who keep your precepts.
- New King James Version (NKJV)I am a companion of all who fear You, And of those who keep Your precepts.
Context of Psalms 119:63
61The cords of the wicked have wrapped me round; ButI have not forgotten thy law. 62At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee Because of thy righteous ordinances. I am a companion of all them that fear thee, And of them that observe thy precepts. 64The earth, O Jehovah, is full of thy lovingkindness: Teach me thy statutes. ט TETH. 65Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Jehovah, according unto thy word.
Read all of Psalms 119Psalms 119:63 word by word
חָבֵ֣ר אָ֭נִי לְכָל־אֲשֶׁ֣ר יְרֵא֑וּךָ וּ֝לְשֹׁמְרֵ֗י פִּקּוּדֶֽיךָ׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 119:63
- Psalms 119:79Let those that fear thee turn unto me; And they shall know thy testimonies.
- Psalms 16:3As for the saints that are in the earth, They are the excellent in whom is all my delight.
- Psalms 101:6Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: He that walketh in a perfect way, he shall minister unto me.
- Psalms 142:7Bring my soul out of prison, That I may give thanks unto thy name: The righteous shall compass me about; For thou wilt deal bountifully with me.
- Proverbs 13:20Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.
- Malachi 3:16Then they that feared Jehovah spake one with another; and Jehovah hearkened, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before him, for them that feared Jehovah, and that thought upon his name.
- 2 Corinthians 6:14Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers: for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? or what communion hath light with darkness?
- 1 John 1:3that which we have seen and heard declare we unto you also, that ye also may have fellowship with us: yea, and our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ:
- 1 John 3:14We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not abideth in death.
Commentaries on Psalms 119:63
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 63I am a companion - This was the natural consequence of his own conversion; he abandoned the workers of iniquity, and associated with them that feared the Lord.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 63I am a companion of all them that fear thee - I find my associates and friends among those who worship thee; not with the profane and the wicked. “A man is known by the company that he keeps;” and it is an evidence of piety when we seek our companions and friends among the pious. It shows where the heart is; what the preferences are; what are the tastes; what is the real condition of the soul. We seek our friends in accordance with our tastes and…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 57-64Verses 57-64 True believers take the Lord for the portion of their inheritance, and nothing less will satisfy them. The psalmist prayed with his whole heart, knowing how to value the blessing he prayed for: he desired the mercy promised, and depended on the promise for it. He turned from by-paths, and returned to God's testimonies. He delayed not. It behoves sinners to hasten to escape; and the believer will be equally in haste to glorify God. No care or…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 57-64Heth (ח) is the eighth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm. The psalmist seeks God’s favor and loving devotion. Although surrounded by evildoers, he remains a loyal servant of the Lord.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 6363. The communion of the saints. Delight in their company is an evidence of belonging to them (Psa 16:3; Am 3:3; Mal 3:16).Read the comment
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- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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