Psalm 119:129
New International Version
Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them.

New Living Translation
Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them!

English Standard Version
Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them.

Berean Standard Bible
Wonderful are Your testimonies; therefore I obey them.

King James Bible
PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.

New King James Version
Your testimonies are wonderful; Therefore my soul keeps them.

New American Standard Bible
Your testimonies are wonderful; Therefore my soul complies with them.

NASB 1995
Your testimonies are wonderful; Therefore my soul observes them.

NASB 1977
Thy testimonies are wonderful; Therefore my soul observes them.

Legacy Standard Bible
Your testimonies are wonderful; Therefore my soul observes them.

Amplified Bible
Your testimonies are wonderful; Therefore my soul keeps them.

Christian Standard Bible
Your decrees are wondrous; therefore I obey them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Your decrees are wonderful; therefore I obey them.

American Standard Version
? PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful; Therefore doth my soul keep them.

Contemporary English Version
Your teachings are wonderful, and I respect them all.

English Revised Version
PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Your written instructions are miraculous. That is why I obey them.

Good News Translation
Your teachings are wonderful; I obey them with all my heart.

International Standard Version
Your decrees are wonderful— that's why I observe them.

Majority Standard Bible
Wonderful are Your testimonies; therefore I obey them.

NET Bible
Your rules are marvelous. Therefore I observe them.

New Heart English Bible
PEY. Your testimonies are wonderful, therefore my soul keeps them.

Webster's Bible Translation
PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.

World English Bible
PE Your testimonies are wonderful, therefore my soul keeps them.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
[PE] Your testimonies [are] wonderful, "" Therefore my soul has kept them.

Young's Literal Translation
Pe. Wonderful are Thy testimonies, Therefore hath my soul kept them.

Smith's Literal Translation
Thy testimonies are wonderful: for this my soul watched them.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
[PHE] Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore my soul hath sought them.

Catholic Public Domain Version
PHE. Your testimonies are wonderful. Therefore, my soul has been examined by them.

New American Bible
Wonderful are your testimonies; therefore I keep them.

New Revised Standard Version
Your decrees are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore doth my soul keep them.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Pe Great are your testimonies, therefore my soul has kept them.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Thy testimonies are wonderful; Therefore doth my soul keep them.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore my soul has sought them out.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet
128Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way. 129Wonderful are Your testimonies; therefore I obey them. 130The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.…

Cross References
Psalm 19:7-8
The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. / The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

Psalm 111:7-8
The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are trustworthy. / They are upheld forever and ever, enacted in truth and uprightness.

Proverbs 6:23
For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,

Proverbs 30:5
Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

James 1:21-25
Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls. / Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. / For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, ...

John 17:17
Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.

Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Isaiah 55:10-11
For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, / so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.

Matthew 5:18
For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.

1 Peter 1:23-25
For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. / For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, / but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.

Joshua 1:8
This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.

Deuteronomy 4:8
And what nation is great enough to have righteous statutes and ordinances like this entire law I set before you today?

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.


Treasury of Scripture

Your testimonies are wonderful: therefore does my soul keep them.

testimonies

Psalm 119:18
Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.

Psalm 139:6
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.

Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

doth

Psalm 119:2,31,146
Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart…

Psalm 25:10
All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.

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Psalm 119
1. This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.
2. Aleph.
9. Beth
17. Gimel
25. Daleth
33. He
41. Waw
49. Zayin
57. Heth
65. Teth
73. Yodh
81. Kaph
89. Lamedh
97. Mem
105. Nun
113. Samekh
121. Ayin
129. Pe
137. Tsadhe
145. Qoph
153. Resh
161. Sin and Shin
169. Taw














Wonderful are Your testimonies;
The term "wonderful" in this context signifies something extraordinary or miraculous, reflecting the divine nature of God's testimonies. In the Hebrew Bible, "testimonies" often refer to God's laws and decrees, which are seen as a reflection of His character and will. The psalmist acknowledges the divine origin and the awe-inspiring nature of God's Word. This aligns with other scriptures that emphasize the perfection and purity of God's laws, such as Psalm 19:7, which states, "The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul." The use of "wonderful" also connects to the idea of God's works being beyond human comprehension, as seen in Job 42:3, where Job acknowledges that God's plans are "too wonderful" for him to know.

therefore I obey them.
The psalmist's response to the wonder of God's testimonies is obedience, indicating a heart transformed by reverence and love for God's Word. This obedience is not out of compulsion but a willing submission to God's authority, recognizing the wisdom and guidance found in His laws. The connection between understanding and obedience is a recurring theme in scripture, as seen in James 1:22, which urges believers to be "doers of the word, and not hearers only." The psalmist's commitment to obedience reflects a covenant relationship with God, where adherence to His commandments is a sign of faithfulness and devotion. This obedience is also a type of Christ, who perfectly fulfilled the law and demonstrated ultimate obedience to the Father, as seen in Philippians 2:8, where Jesus "humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!"

Persons / Places / Events
1. Psalmist
The author of Psalm 119, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses deep reverence and love for God's law.

2. God
The divine author of the testimonies, whose laws and decrees are the focus of the psalmist's admiration and obedience.

3. Israel
The nation to whom the laws and testimonies were originally given, serving as a historical and spiritual context for the psalm.

4. Mount Sinai
The place where God gave the Law to Moses, representing the origin of the testimonies that the psalmist finds wonderful.

5. The Law
Refers to the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, which contain God's commandments and instructions for His people.
Teaching Points
The Wonder of God's Word
God's testimonies are described as "wonderful," indicating their divine origin and the awe they inspire. Believers are encouraged to approach Scripture with reverence and a sense of wonder.

Obedience as a Response to Revelation
The psalmist's obedience is a direct response to the wonder of God's testimonies. Our obedience should stem from a recognition of the beauty and truth of God's Word.

The Role of Scripture in Spiritual Growth
Engaging with God's testimonies leads to spiritual growth and maturity. Regular study and application of Scripture are essential for a vibrant faith.

The Transformative Power of God's Law
God's law is not just a set of rules but a transformative guide that shapes our character and actions. Embracing God's testimonies leads to a life that reflects His holiness.

The Importance of Consistent Study
Consistent engagement with Scripture helps us to internalize God's testimonies, making obedience a natural and joyful response.Verse 129. - Thy testimonies are wonderful; literally, wonders; i.e. prodigies of moral excellence. Therefore doth my soul keep them. I obey thy Law, not only because it is thy Law, but still more because it is intrinsically "holy, just, and good" (Romans 7:12).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Wonderful are
פְּלָא֥וֹת (pə·lā·’ō·wṯ)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 6382: A miracle

Your testimonies;
עֵדְוֺתֶ֑יךָ (‘ê·ḏə·wō·ṯe·ḵā)
Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5715: Testimony

therefore
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

I
נַפְשִֽׁי׃ (nap̄·šî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion

obey them.
נְצָרָ֥תַם (nə·ṣā·rā·ṯam)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5341: To watch, guard, keep


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