Psalms 119:2

Psalms 119:2 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.
• New International Version (NIV)Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart—
• English Standard Version (ESV)Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, Who seek Him with the whole heart!

Context of Psalms 119:2

1Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord. Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. 3They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths. 4You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully.

Psalms 119:2 word by word

אַ֭שְׁרֵי נֹצְרֵ֥י עֵדֹתָ֗יו בְּכָל־לֵ֥ב יִדְרְשֽׁוּהוּ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Blessedאֶ֫שֶׁר'esher · blessedH835
• they that keepנָצַרnâtsar · to watchH5341
• his testimoniesעֵדָה‛êdâh · testimonyH5713
• seekדָּרַשׁdârash · to seekH1875
• him with the whole heartלֵבlêb · heartH3820

Cross-references for Psalms 119:2

• Psalms 119:22Don’t let them scorn and insult me, for I have obeyed your laws.
• Psalms 25:10The Lord leads with unfailing love and faithfulness all who keep his covenant and obey his demands.
• Psalms 105:45All this happened so they would follow his decrees and obey his instructions. Praise the Lord!
• Deuteronomy 6:17You must diligently obey the commands of the Lord your God—all the laws and decrees he has given you.
• 1 Kings 2:3Observe the requirements of the Lord your God, and follow all his ways. Keep the decrees, commands, regulations, and laws written in the Law of Moses so that you will be successful in all you do and wherever you go.
• Proverbs 23:26O my son, give me your heart. May your eyes take delight in following my ways.
• Ezekiel 36:27And I will put my Spirit in you so that you will follow my decrees and be careful to obey my regulations.
• John 14:23Jesus replied, “All who love me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come and make our home with each of them.
• 1 John 3:20Even if we feel guilty, God is greater than our feelings, and he knows everything.
• Psalms 119:10I have tried hard to find you— don’t let me wander from your commands.
• Deuteronomy 4:29But from there you will search again for the Lord your God. And if you search for him with all your heart and soul, you will find him.
• 2 Chronicles 31:21In all that he did in the service of the Temple of God and in his efforts to follow God’s laws and commands, Hezekiah sought his God wholeheartedly. As a result, he was very successful.
• Jeremiah 29:13If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.

Commentaries on Psalms 119:2

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2Blessed are they that keep his testimonies - His commandments or laws, considered as what he bears witness to concerning that which is just, wise, good. Every law of a parent is to his children a testimony on his part of what is wise and right and good; and so every law of God is his solemn testimony as to what is right and good for man. See Psalm 19:7, note; Psalm 25:10, note. And that seek him with the whole heart - With a sincere desire to know his…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-4Wise people are happy. They have integrity (see Psalm 84:11) and follow God's guidance. They obey God's teachings and seek them with complete devotion (see Psalm 27:7; 119:10, 45, 94, 155). They reject all evil forms. Compare Psalm 1:1–2.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. testimonies--The word of God is so called, because in it He testifies for truth and against sin. seek him--that is, a knowledge of Him, with desire for conformity to His will.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 119:2

• Desire
• Holiness
• Joy
• Law
• Obedience
• Perfection
• Righteous
• Seekers

In the dictionaries

• Break
• Comfort
• Delight
• Depart
• Establish
• Hallel
• Horror
• Incline
• Judgment
• Let

Commentaries on Psalms 119

• 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