Psalm 105:45
New International Version
that they might keep his precepts and observe his laws. Praise the LORD.

New Living Translation
All this happened so they would follow his decrees and obey his instructions. Praise the LORD!

English Standard Version
that they might keep his statutes and observe his laws. Praise the LORD!

Berean Standard Bible
that they might keep His statutes and obey His laws. Hallelujah!

King James Bible
That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the LORD.

New King James Version
That they might observe His statutes And keep His laws. Praise the LORD!

New American Standard Bible
And that they might keep His statutes And comply with His laws; Praise the LORD!

NASB 1995
So that they might keep His statutes And observe His laws, Praise the LORD!

NASB 1977
So that they might keep His statutes, And observe His laws, Praise the LORD!

Legacy Standard Bible
So that they might keep His statutes And observe His laws, Praise Yah!

Amplified Bible
So that they might observe His precepts And keep His laws [obediently accepting and honoring and valuing them]. Praise the LORD! (Hallelujah!)

Christian Standard Bible
All this happened so that they might keep his statutes and obey his instructions. Hallelujah!

Holman Christian Standard Bible
All this happened so that they might keep His statutes and obey His instructions. Hallelujah!

American Standard Version
That they might keep his statutes, And observe his laws. Praise ye Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
He did this so that his people would obey all his laws. Shout praises to the LORD!

English Revised Version
That they might keep his statutes, and observe his laws. Praise ye the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
so that they would obey his laws and follow his teachings. Hallelujah!

Good News Translation
so that his people would obey his laws and keep all his commands. Praise the LORD!

International Standard Version
so they might keep his statutes and observe his laws. Hallelujah!

Majority Standard Bible
that they might keep His statutes and obey His laws. Hallelujah!

NET Bible
so that they might keep his commands and obey his laws. Praise the LORD!

New Heart English Bible
that they might keep his statutes, and observe his laws. Praise the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the LORD.

World English Bible
that they might keep his statutes, and observe his laws. Praise Yah!
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
That they may observe His statutes, "" And may keep His laws. Praise YAH!

Young's Literal Translation
That they may observe His statutes, And His laws may keep. Praise ye Jehovah!

Smith's Literal Translation
So that they shall watch his laws, and his instructions they shall observe. Praise ye Jah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
That they might observe his justifications, and seek after his law.

Catholic Public Domain Version
so that they might observe his justifications, and inquire about his law.

New American Bible
That they might keep his statutes and observe his teachings. Hallelujah!

New Revised Standard Version
that they might keep his statutes and observe his laws. Praise the LORD!
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
That they might observe his statutes and keep his laws. Praise the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
That they would heed his commandments and keep his laws.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
That they might keep His statutes, And observe His laws. Hallelujah.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
that they might keep his ordinances, and diligently seek his law.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Tell of His Wonders
44He gave them the lands of the nations, that they might inherit the fruit of others’ labor, 45that they might keep His statutes and obey His laws. Hallelujah!

Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:1
Hear now, O Israel, the statutes and ordinances I am teaching you to follow, so that you may live and may enter and take possession of the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, is giving you.

Deuteronomy 6:1-2
These are the commandments and statutes and ordinances that the LORD your God has instructed me to teach you to follow in the land that you are about to enter and possess, / so that you and your children and grandchildren may fear the LORD your God all the days of your lives by keeping all His statutes and commandments that I give you, and so that your days may be prolonged.

Deuteronomy 8:6
Therefore you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, walking in His ways and fearing Him.

Deuteronomy 10:12-13
And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God by walking in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, / and to keep the commandments and statutes of the LORD that I am giving you this day for your own good?

Deuteronomy 11:1
You shall therefore love the LORD your God and always keep His charge, His statutes, His ordinances, and His commandments.

Deuteronomy 26:16-19
The LORD your God commands you this day to follow these statutes and ordinances. You must be careful to follow them with all your heart and with all your soul. / Today you have proclaimed that the LORD is your God and that you will walk in His ways, keep His statutes and commandments and ordinances, and listen to His voice. / And today the LORD has proclaimed that you are His people and treasured possession as He promised, that you are to keep all His commandments, ...

Joshua 22:5
But be very careful to observe the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you: to love the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, to keep His commandments, to hold fast to Him, and to serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul.”

1 Kings 2:3
And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn,

Nehemiah 9:13-14
You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You gave them just ordinances, true laws, and good statutes and commandments. / You revealed to them Your holy Sabbath and gave them commandments and statutes and laws through Your servant Moses.

Isaiah 56:6
And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD to minister to Him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be His servants—all who keep the Sabbath without profaning it and who hold fast to My covenant—

Ezekiel 36:27
And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances.

Matthew 28:20
and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

John 14:15
If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.

John 15:10
If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.

Romans 6:17
But thanks be to God that, though you once were slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were committed.


Treasury of Scripture

That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise you the LORD.

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Deuteronomy 4:40
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, for ever.

Deuteronomy 5:33
Ye shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and that it may be well with you, and that ye may prolong your days in the land which ye shall possess.

Deuteronomy 6:1,2,21-25
Now these are the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments, which the LORD your God commanded to teach you, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go to possess it: …

praise ye the Lord.

Psalm 106:1
Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalm 150:1
Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.

Revelation 19:3,4
And again they said, Alleluia. And her smoke rose up for ever and ever…

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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.














that they might keep His statutes
This phrase emphasizes the purpose of God's actions and blessings towards His people, which is to lead them to obedience. The statutes refer to the decrees and commandments given by God, particularly those delivered through Moses on Mount Sinai. These statutes were meant to set Israel apart as a holy nation (Exodus 19:5-6). The call to keep these statutes is a recurring theme throughout the Old Testament, highlighting the covenant relationship between God and Israel. The statutes are not merely legalistic requirements but are intended to guide the people in living a life that reflects God's holiness and righteousness (Leviticus 19:2). This obedience is a response to God's faithfulness and deliverance, as seen in the historical context of the Exodus and the giving of the Law.

and obey His laws
Obedience to God's laws is a central theme in the Bible, reflecting the covenantal relationship between God and His people. The laws include moral, ceremonial, and civil aspects, all designed to govern the life of Israel in a way that honors God. The historical context of this phrase is rooted in the Sinai covenant, where God established His laws as a means for Israel to live in harmony with Him and each other (Deuteronomy 4:1-2). Obedience is not just about external compliance but involves a heart aligned with God's will (Deuteronomy 6:5-6). The call to obey is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus fulfills the Law and calls His followers to a deeper righteousness (Matthew 5:17-20). This obedience is empowered by the Holy Spirit, who writes God's laws on the hearts of believers (Jeremiah 31:33, Hebrews 8:10).

Hallelujah!
The term "Hallelujah" is a Hebrew expression meaning "Praise the Lord." It is a call to worship and a response of gratitude for God's mighty acts and faithfulness. This exclamation is fitting at the conclusion of the psalm, which recounts God's wondrous deeds on behalf of Israel, from the patriarchs to the Exodus and the conquest of Canaan. The use of "Hallelujah" connects this psalm to the broader biblical tradition of praise, seen in the Psalms and the book of Revelation (Revelation 19:1-6). It serves as a reminder that the ultimate purpose of God's actions is His glory and the worship of His name. This praise is not only for Israel but extends to all nations, as God's redemptive plan through Jesus Christ invites all people to join in the worship of the one true God (Philippians 2:9-11).

Persons / Places / Events
1. God
The central figure in this verse, emphasizing His statutes and laws.

2. Israelites
The recipients of God's statutes and laws, as referenced throughout Psalm 105.

3. Egypt
The place from which God delivered the Israelites, a key event leading to the giving of the law.

4. Moses
The leader through whom God delivered the law to the Israelites.

5. Canaan
The Promised Land where the Israelites were to live out God's statutes and laws.
Teaching Points
Obedience to God's Law
The verse underscores the importance of obedience to God's statutes as a response to His faithfulness and deliverance.

Purpose of the Law
God's laws are given not as a burden but as a guide to living a life that honors Him.

Worship and Praise
The concluding "Hallelujah" reminds us that obedience is an act of worship and praise to God.

Continuity of God's Plan
The statutes and laws are part of God's continuous plan for His people, from the Old Testament to the New Testament.

Living Out Faith
The call to keep and observe God's laws is a call to live out one's faith in daily life.Verse 45. - That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. This was God's purpose. How far Israel was from carrying it out appears from the historical books generally, and perhaps still more from the writings of the prophets (see 2 Kings 17:7-23; 2 Chronicles 36:14-17; Isaiah 1:2-23; Jeremiah 2:5-37; Hosea 4:1-18, etc.). Praise ye the Lord (comp. Psalm 104:35; Psalm 106:1, 48; Psalm 111:1; Psalm 112:1; Psalm 113:1, etc.).



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
that
בַּעֲב֤וּר ׀ (ba·‘ă·ḇūr)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5668: Crossed, transit, on account of, in order that

they might keep
יִשְׁמְר֣וּ (yiš·mə·rū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to

His statutes
חֻ֭קָּיו (ḥuq·qāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2706: Something prescribed or owed, a statute

and observe
יִנְצֹ֗רוּ (yin·ṣō·rū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5341: To watch, guard, keep

His laws.
וְתוֹרֹתָ֥יו (wə·ṯō·w·rō·ṯāw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law

Hallelujah!
הַֽלְלוּ־ (hal·lū-)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 1984: To shine


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