Psalm 105:4
New International Version
Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.

New Living Translation
Search for the LORD and for his strength; continually seek him.

English Standard Version
Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually!

Berean Standard Bible
Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.

King James Bible
Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore.

New King James Version
Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face evermore!

New American Standard Bible
Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually.

NASB 1995
Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually.

NASB 1977
Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually.

Legacy Standard Bible
Inquire of Yahweh and His strength; Seek His face continually.

Amplified Bible
Seek and deeply long for the LORD and His strength [His power, His might]; Seek and deeply long for His face and His presence continually.

Christian Standard Bible
Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Search for the LORD and for His strength; seek His face always.

American Standard Version
Seek ye Jehovah and his strength; Seek his face evermore.

Contemporary English Version
Trust the LORD and his mighty power.

English Revised Version
Seek ye the LORD and his strength; seek his face evermore.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Search for the LORD and his strength. Always seek his presence.

Good News Translation
Go to the LORD for help; and worship him continually.

International Standard Version
Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his face continually.

Majority Standard Bible
Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.

NET Bible
Seek the LORD and the strength he gives! Seek his presence continually!

New Heart English Bible
Seek the LORD and his strength. Seek his face forever more.

Webster's Bible Translation
Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore.

World English Bible
Seek Yahweh and his strength. Seek his face forever more.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Seek YHWH and His strength, "" Seek His face continually.

Young's Literal Translation
Seek ye Jehovah and His strength, Seek ye His face continually.

Smith's Literal Translation
Seek ye Jehovah and his strength: seek his face always.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Seek ye the Lord, and be strengthened: seek his face evermore.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Seek the Lord, and be confirmed. Seek his face always.

New American Bible
Seek out the LORD and his might; constantly seek his face.

New Revised Standard Version
Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Seek the LORD, and be strong, seek his face evermore.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Seek LORD JEHOVAH and be strengthened. Seek his face always!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Seek ye the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Seek ye the Lord, and be strengthened; seek his face continually.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Tell of His Wonders
3Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. 4Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always. 5Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced,…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 16:11
Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.

Isaiah 55:6
Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.

Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.

Jeremiah 29:13
You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.

Amos 5:4
For this is what the LORD says to the house of Israel: “Seek Me and live!

2 Chronicles 7:14
and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.

Lamentations 3:25
The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.

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.

Isaiah 45:19
I have not spoken in secret, from a place in a land of darkness. I did not say to the descendants of Jacob, ‘Seek Me in a wasteland.’ I, the LORD, speak the truth; I say what is right.

1 Chronicles 22:19
Now set your heart and soul to seek the LORD your God. Begin building the sanctuary of the LORD God, so that you may bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD and the holy articles of God into the temple that will be built for the Name of the LORD.”

Psalm 27:8
My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your face, O LORD, I will seek.

Psalm 34:10
Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.

Proverbs 8:17
I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.

Hosea 10:12
Sow for yourselves righteousness and reap the fruit of loving devotion; break up your unplowed ground. For it is time to seek the LORD until He comes and sends righteousness upon you like rain.


Treasury of Scripture

Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face ever more.

seek

Amos 5:4-6
For thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live: …

Zephaniah 2:2,3
Before the decree bring forth, before the day pass as the chaff, before the fierce anger of the LORD come upon you, before the day of the LORD'S anger come upon you…

his strength

Psalm 78:61
And delivered his strength into captivity, and his glory into the enemy's hand.

Psalm 132:8
Arise, O LORD, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.

2 Chronicles 6:41
Now therefore arise, O LORD God, into thy resting place, thou, and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and let thy saints rejoice in goodness.

seek his face

Psalm 27:8
When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.

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Psalm 105
1. An exhortation to praise God, and to seek out his works
7. The story of God's providence over Abraham
16. Over Joseph
23. Over Jacob in Egypt
26. Over Moses delivering the Israelites
37. Over the Israelites brought out of Egypt, fed in the desert, and planted in Canaan.














Seek the LORD
The Hebrew word for "seek" is "דָּרַשׁ" (darash), which implies a diligent pursuit or inquiry. In the context of the Old Testament, seeking the LORD involves a heartfelt desire to know God and align oneself with His will. This pursuit is not passive but active, requiring intentional effort and commitment. Historically, seeking God was central to the life of Israel, as it was through seeking Him that they found guidance, protection, and blessing. In a conservative Christian perspective, this call to seek the LORD is timeless, urging believers to prioritize their relationship with God above all else, continually striving to grow closer to Him through prayer, study of Scripture, and obedience.

and His strength
The term "strength" in Hebrew is "עֹז" (oz), which conveys might, power, and refuge. This phrase emphasizes reliance on God's power rather than human strength. Throughout biblical history, God's strength was evident in His deliverance of Israel from Egypt, His provision in the wilderness, and His victories over enemies. For Christians, this strength is available through the Holy Spirit, empowering believers to overcome challenges and live victoriously. It is a reminder that true strength comes from God, and in our weakness, His power is made perfect.

seek His face always
"Face" in Hebrew is "פָּנִים" (panim), often used metaphorically to represent God's presence and favor. To "seek His face" is to desire an intimate relationship with God, seeking His presence continually. The use of "always" underscores the importance of consistency and perseverance in this pursuit. In the historical context, seeking God's face was associated with worship and prayer, where individuals and the community sought God's guidance and blessing. For Christians, this phrase encourages a life of constant communion with God, where seeking His presence becomes a daily practice, leading to spiritual growth and deeper fellowship with the Creator.

(4) Seek the Lord.--Better, Enquire after Jehovah and his power. The congregation is directed to the historical survey which follows. This sense seems settled by Psalm 111:2 : "The works of Jehovah are great, enquired into by all those who take delight in them." And hence the word "strength" must be understood as used generally of the manifestation of Divine power in the wondrous deeds now to be mentioned.

Verse 4. - Seek the Lord, and his strength: seek his face evermore. Turn to the Lord, not from him; seek his favour, his support, the light of his countenance.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Seek out
דִּרְשׁ֣וּ (dir·šū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 1875: To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship

the LORD
יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

and His strength;
וְעֻזּ֑וֹ (wə·‘uz·zōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5797: Strength, might

seek
בַּקְּשׁ֖וּ (baq·qə·šū)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 1245: To search out, to strive after

His face
פָנָ֣יו (p̄ā·nāw)
Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6440: The face

always.
תָּמִֽיד׃ (tā·mîḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 8548: Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrifice


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