Psalms 119:63

63 I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts.

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Psalms 119:63 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
63 I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.
English Standard Version (ESV)
63 I am a companion of all who fear you, of those who keep your precepts.
New Living Translation (NLT)
63 I am a friend to anyone who fears you— anyone who obeys your commandments.
The Message Bible (MSG)
63 I'm a friend and companion of all who fear you, of those committed to living by your rules.
American Standard Version (ASV)
63 I am a companion of all them that fear thee, And of them that observe thy precepts.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
63 I am a friend to everyone who fears you and to everyone who follows your guiding principles.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
63 I am a friend to all who fear You, to those who keep Your precepts.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
63 I'm a friend to everyone who has respect for you. I'm a friend to everyone who follows your rules.

Psalms 119:63 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:63

I [am] a companion of all [them] that fear thee
Not of the rich and mighty, much less of the wicked and ungodly; but of such who had the true fear of God upon their hearts, and before their eyes; who feared the Lord and his goodness, and truly served and worshipped him; even "all" of these, whether poor or rich, of whatsoever condition, or of whatsoever nation, being no respecter of persons. With these he was a partner in the blessings of the covenant, in the promises of it, in the graces of the Spirit, and in a right and meetness for the same eternal glory and happiness: he went in company with them to the house of God, and joined with them in all acts of religious worship; he conversed privately with them about what God had done for the souls of him and them; he delighted in their company; he sympathized with them in their troubles; and was a companion with them in their tribulation, sorrows, and sufferings, as well as in their joys and comforts;

and of them that keep thy precepts;
as all such do who truly fear the Lord; for by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil, and cannot do those things that others do; cannot allow themselves in a wilful transgression of the divine precepts; but, influenced by the fear of God, observe and keep them.

Psalms 119:63 In-Context

61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes, I will not forget your law.
62 At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws.
63 I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts.
64 The earth is filled with your love, LORD; teach me your decrees.
65 Do good to your servant according to your word, LORD.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Psalms 15:4; Psalms 101:6-7; Psalms 103:11
  • 2. ver 56; Psalms 111:10
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