Psalm 119:2
New International Version
Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart—

New Living Translation
Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts.

English Standard Version
Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart,

Berean Standard Bible
Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart.

King James Bible
Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.

New King James Version
Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, Who seek Him with the whole heart!

New American Standard Bible
Blessed are those who comply with His testimonies, And seek Him with all their heart.

NASB 1995
How blessed are those who observe His testimonies, Who seek Him with all their heart.

NASB 1977
How blessed are those who observe His testimonies, Who seek Him with all their heart.

Legacy Standard Bible
How blessed are those who observe His testimonies, They seek Him with all their heart.

Amplified Bible
Blessed and favored by God are those who keep His testimonies, And who [consistently] seek Him and long for Him with all their heart.

Christian Standard Bible
Happy are those who keep his decrees and seek him with all their heart.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Happy are those who keep His decrees and seek Him with all their heart.

American Standard Version
Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, That seek him with the whole heart.

Contemporary English Version
You bless all those who follow your commands from deep in their hearts

English Revised Version
Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, that seek him with the whole heart.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Blessed are those who obey his written instructions. They wholeheartedly search for him.

Good News Translation
Happy are those who follow his commands, who obey him with all their heart.

International Standard Version
How blessed are those who observe his decrees, who seek him with all of their heart,

Majority Standard Bible
Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart.

NET Bible
How blessed are those who observe his rules, and seek him with all their heart,

New Heart English Bible
Blessed are those who keep his decrees, who seek him with their whole heart.

Webster's Bible Translation
Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.

World English Bible
Blessed are those who keep his statutes, who seek him with their whole heart.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
O the blessedness of those keeping His testimonies, "" They seek Him with the whole heart.

Young's Literal Translation
O the happiness of those keeping His testimonies, With the whole heart they seek Him.

Smith's Literal Translation
Happy they watching his testimonies; they shall seek him with all the.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Blessed are they who search his testimonies: that seek him with their whole heart.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Blessed are those who examine his testimonies. They seek him with their whole heart.

New American Bible
Blessed those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with all their heart.

New Revised Standard Version
Happy are those who keep his decrees, who seek him with their whole heart,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Blessed are they who keep his testimonies, and seek him with the whole heart.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Blessed are those who keep his testimony and seek him with all their heart.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Happy are they that keep His testimonies, That seek Him with the whole heart.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Blessed are they that search out his testimonies: they will diligently seek him with the whole heart.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet
1Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. 2Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. 3They do no iniquity; they walk in His ways.…

Cross References
Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

James 1:25
But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.

Luke 11:28
But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”

John 14:21
Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.”

1 John 3:22
and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight.

Revelation 1:3
Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and obey what is written in it, because the time is near.

1 John 5:3
For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome,

Matthew 7:21
Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven.

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 2:13
For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous.

Deuteronomy 6:5-6
And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. / These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts.

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.

Proverbs 8:32-34
Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways. / Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. / Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway.

Isaiah 56:2
Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who holds it fast, who keeps the Sabbath without profaning it and keeps his hand from doing any evil.”

Psalm 1:1-2
Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. / But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.


Treasury of Scripture

Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.

keep

Psalm 119:22,146
Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies…

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

Psalm 105:45
That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the LORD.

seek

Psalm 119:10
With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.

Deuteronomy 4:29
But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.

2 Chronicles 31:21
And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart, and prospered.

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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














Blessed
The Hebrew word for "blessed" is "אַשְׁרֵי" (ashrei), which conveys a sense of happiness, contentment, and divine favor. In the context of Psalm 119, it suggests a state of spiritual well-being and joy that comes from living in accordance with God's will. This word sets the tone for the verse, indicating that the following actions lead to a life that is truly fulfilled and favored by God. The concept of being "blessed" is deeply rooted in the covenant relationship between God and His people, where obedience and faithfulness result in divine blessings.

are those who keep
The phrase "are those who keep" translates from the Hebrew "שֹׁמְרֵי" (shomrei), which means to guard, observe, or give heed to. This implies an active, diligent effort to adhere to God's commandments. It is not a passive state but a continuous, intentional practice. Historically, this reflects the Jewish tradition of meticulously observing the Torah, emphasizing the importance of living out one's faith through actions. The idea of "keeping" suggests a protective and nurturing attitude towards God's laws, akin to a shepherd guarding his flock.

His testimonies
"His testimonies" refers to "עֵדֹתָיו" (edotav), which are the decrees or laws given by God as a witness to His covenant with His people. These are not merely rules but are seen as divine instructions that testify to God's character and His expectations for His followers. In the broader scriptural context, testimonies are a reminder of God's faithfulness and the history of His interactions with humanity. They serve as a guide for righteous living and a means to understand God's will.

and seek Him
The phrase "and seek Him" comes from the Hebrew "וּמְבַקְשֵׁי" (umevak'shei), which means to search out, strive after, or desire earnestly. This indicates a proactive pursuit of a relationship with God, going beyond mere obedience to a heartfelt longing to know and be close to Him. Seeking God is a recurring theme in the Bible, emphasizing the importance of a personal, intimate relationship with the Creator. It suggests a dynamic faith journey, where believers are encouraged to continually grow in their understanding and love for God.

with all their heart
"With all their heart" translates from "בְּכָל־לֵב" (bekhol-lev), signifying complete devotion and sincerity. The heart, in Hebrew thought, represents the center of one's being, encompassing mind, will, and emotions. To seek God with all one's heart means to engage fully and wholeheartedly in the pursuit of His presence and will. This phrase underscores the importance of sincerity and total commitment in one's spiritual life. It calls believers to a holistic devotion, where every aspect of their lives is aligned with God's purposes.

Verse 2. - Blessed are they that keep his testimonies. A variant expression for keeping the Law, rather than the specification of a particular part of it. And that seek him with the whole heart. This is the emphatic portion of the verse. An obedience "from the heart" is alone acceptable to God (see Psalm 36:10; Psalm 64:10; Psalm 119:34, 58, 69, 145).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Blessed
אַ֭שְׁרֵי (’aš·rê)
Interjection
Strong's 835: Happiness, interjection, how happy!

are those who keep
נֹצְרֵ֥י (nō·ṣə·rê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 5341: To watch, guard, keep

His testimonies,
עֵדֹתָ֗יו (‘ê·ḏō·ṯāw)
Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5713: Testimony, witness

and seek
יִדְרְשֽׁוּהוּ׃ (yiḏ·rə·šū·hū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1875: To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship

Him with all
בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

their heart.
לֵ֥ב (lêḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre


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