Psalms 119:24
Psalms 119:24 in Multiple Translations
Your testimonies are indeed my delight; they are my counselors.
Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors.
Thy testimonies also are my delight And my counsellors. ד DALETH.
Your unchanging word is my delight, and the guide of my footsteps. DALETH
Your laws make me happy—they are my wise advisors. Daleth
Also thy testimonies are my delite, and my counsellers.
Thy testimonies also [are] my delight, The men of my counsel!
Indeed your statutes are my delight, and my counselors. DALETH
Thy testimonies also are my delight, and my counselors.
I am delighted with ◄your requirements/what you have instructed us to do►; it is as though they are my advisors.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:24
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Psalms 119:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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גַּֽם
עֵ֭דֹתֶי/ךָ
שַׁעֲשֻׁעָ֗/י
אַנְשֵׁ֥י
עֲצָתִֽ/י
גַּֽם
gam
H1571
also
DirObjM
עֵ֭דֹתֶי/ךָ
ʻêdâh
H5713
witness
N-fp | Suff
שַׁעֲשֻׁעָ֗/י
shaʻshuaʻ
H8191
delight
N-mp | Suff
אַנְשֵׁ֥י
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-mp
עֲצָתִֽ/י
ʻêtsâh
H6098
counsel
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:24
גַּֽם
gam
H1571
"also"
DirObjM
Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.
Definition: 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) 1c) even (for stress) 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike
Usage: Occurs in 661 OT verses. KJV: again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 19:9; 1 Samuel 14:21.
עֵ֭דֹתֶי/ךָ
ʻêdâh
H5713
"witness"
N-fp | Suff
This word refers to a divine testimony or witness, always in the plural form, and is used to describe God's laws. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy, emphasizing God's instructions. The word is about God's guidance.
Definition: testimony, witness
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: testimony, witness. Compare H5712 (עֵדָה). See also: Genesis 21:30; Psalms 119:24; Psalms 25:10.
שַׁעֲשֻׁעָ֗/י
shaʻshuaʻ
H8191
"delight"
N-mp | Suff
Shaashua means delight or enjoyment, referring to something that brings pleasure or joy. It is used in the Bible to describe a positive and uplifting experience or object of delight.
Definition: 1) delight, enjoyment 1a) delight 1b) object of delight
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: delight, pleasure. See also: Psalms 119:24; Psalms 119:174; Psalms 119:77.
אַנְשֵׁ֥י
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
עֲצָתִֽ/י
ʻêtsâh
H6098
"counsel"
N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word means counsel or advice, implying a plan or purpose. It is used in the Bible when describing wise decision-making.
Definition: counsel, advice, purpose
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: advice, advisement, counsel(l-(or)), purpose. See also: Deuteronomy 32:28; Psalms 107:11; Psalms 1:1.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:24
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- Psalms 119:24 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:24
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:24
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:24
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:24
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:24
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:24
- Sermons on Psalms 119:24
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
22Remove my scorn and contempt, for I have kept Your testimonies.
23Though rulers sit and slander me, Your servant meditates on Your statutes.
24Your testimonies are indeed my delight; they are my counselors.
25My soul cleaves to the dust; revive me according to Your word. 26I recounted my ways, and You answered me; teach me Your statutes.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 119:92 | If Your law had not been my delight, then I would have perished in my affliction. |
| 2 | 2 Timothy 3:15–17 | From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 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. |
| 3 | Colossians 3:16 | Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. |
| 4 | Psalms 119:16 | I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word. |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | Psalms 19:11 | By them indeed Your servant is warned; in keeping them is great reward. |
| 7 | Proverbs 6:20–23 | My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. Bind them always upon your heart; tie them around your neck. When you walk, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you. For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life, |
| 8 | Psalms 119:97–100 | Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation. Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me. I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation. I discern more than the elders, for I obey Your precepts. |
| 9 | Psalms 119:77 | May Your compassion come to me, that I may live, for Your law is my delight. |
| 10 | Psalms 119:104–105 | I gain understanding from Your precepts; therefore I hate every false way. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. |
Psalms 119:24 Summary
This verse means that the psalmist loves and finds joy in God's Word, and that it guides and advises him in life. Just like the psalmist, we can find delight and counsel in God's Word, as seen in Psalms 119:24 and Jeremiah 15:16. By prioritizing Scripture and seeking its guidance, we can navigate life's challenges with confidence and wisdom, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Psalms 119:105. As we make God's Word our delight and counselor, we can experience the peace and joy that comes from following His will, as seen in John 15:11 and Galatians 5:22-23.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God's testimonies are the psalmist's delight?
This means that the psalmist finds great joy and pleasure in God's Word, as seen in Psalms 119:24, and this is a result of a deep love for God and His commandments, as expressed in Psalms 119:97-98 and Deuteronomy 6:5.
How can God's testimonies serve as counselors?
God's testimonies, or His Word, can serve as counselors because they provide guidance, wisdom, and direction for life, as seen in Psalms 119:24 and Proverbs 3:5-6, and this is a theme that is repeated throughout the Bible, including in Isaiah 9:6 and Romans 11:33-34.
What is the significance of the psalmist's statement in the context of the surrounding verses?
The psalmist's statement in Psalms 119:24 is significant because it shows that despite facing scorn and slander, as mentioned in Psalms 119:22-23, the psalmist finds comfort and guidance in God's Word, and this is a testament to the power of God's Word to sustain us in difficult times, as seen in Matthew 4:4 and Hebrews 4:12.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives?
We can apply this verse to our own lives by making God's Word our delight and our counselor, as seen in Psalms 119:24, and by seeking guidance and wisdom from Scripture, as encouraged in 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and Psalms 1:1-3.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can make God's Word my delight, and how can I prioritize it in my daily life?
- How have I seen God's Word serve as a counselor to me in the past, and what are some ways that I can seek its guidance in the present?
- What are some challenges or pressures that I am facing right now, and how can I use God's Word to find comfort and strength, as the psalmist did in Psalms 119:22-25?
- What are some specific testimonies or promises from God's Word that I can cling to when I am feeling overwhelmed or uncertain, and how can I use them to guide my decisions and actions?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:24
Thy testimonies also [are] my delight,.... Or "delights" (x); exceeding delightful to me.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:24
Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors. Thy testimonies also (are) my delight, (and) my counselors (Psalms 119:77; Psalms 119:92) - in opposition to the 'princes sitting' in council against me (Psalms 119:23).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:24
My delight; my chief comfort under all their censures and persecutions. My counsellors, to teach me how to carry myself under them.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:24
Psalms 119:24 Thy testimonies also [are] my delight [and] my counsellors.Ver. 24. Thy testimonies are my delight] In mediis crucibus; to them I run as to my cordial; they are my pleasure and pastime. And my counsellors] My learned counsel, by whose advice I do all; here I am sure to find consolationem, et consultissimam directionem, counsel and comfort in all my necessities.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:24
(24) Counsellors.—See margin. Instead of taking the princes of Psa 119:23 into counsel. he takes God’s testimonies.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:24
Verse 24. Thy testimonies also are - my counsellors.] אנשי עצתי anshey atsathi, "the men of my counsel." I sit with them; and I consider every testimony thou hast given as a particular counsellor; one whose advice I especially need. The Analysis will farther explain the particular uses of this part. ANALYSIS OF LETTER GIMEL. - Third Division In this division the psalmist - I. Reckons up the impediments he may meet with in endeavouring to keep God's law. II. Prays God to remove them. First impediment. A dead soul and a dull heart; and therefore he prays for grace that he may live and keep God's word. Second impediment.
Blindness of understanding: "Open my eyes, that I may see wonders in thy law." The wonderful equity, wisdom, and profit of it. Third impediment. His wayfaring and uncertain situation: I am a "stranger upon the earth;" therefore, "hide not thy commandments from me." Should I be frequently destitute of thy ordinances, leave me not without thy Spirit's teaching. Fourth impediment. His infirmity and imperfection: "My soul breaks," c. I wish to be at all times, what I am sometimes, full of desire, fervour, zeal, prayer, and faith. Then shall I be what I should be, when my heart is steady in seeking thy salvation. Fifth impediment. Pride of heart. This he saw in others, and was afraid that it might take place in himself and he knew if it did, he should wander from the commandment, and come under a curse.
Sixth impediment. The reproach and contempt he met with in consequence of his endeavours to live a godly life. Against this he prays as a grievous temptation: "Remove from me reproach and contempt." Seventh impediment. The rulers of the people plotted against his life; they even met in council about it: "Princes did also sit and speak against me." It is difficult to bear reproach even for Christ's sake; though it should be a matter of glorying: but he must be strong in the faith, who can stand against keen raillery, and state persecution. But what effect had all this upon the psalmist? 1. He cleaved to God's testimonies, and conscientiously observed them. 2. He made them his counsellors - drew all his wisdom from them; and he was amply rewarded, for they became his delight. Every man profits who is faithful to his God.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:24
24. When he is scorned by men, he can still find delight in God’s law; though his enemies take counsel against him, he has counsellors to direct him in God’s statutes. The LXX seems to have read, and thy judgements are my counsellors, a reading which improves the structure of the verse.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:24
Thy testimonies also are my delight - See the notes at Psalms 119:16. He found his main happiness in the word of God.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:24
â, Gimel.17-24. Here is found a phase of experience under persecution. After a prayer for fulness of strength, comes this special petition.
Sermons on Psalms 119:24
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Counseling God's Way Leadership Seminar - Part 1 by Bob Hoekstra | This sermon emphasizes the importance of counseling God's way, highlighting the distinctive stand of God's ordained counseling as found in His Word. It contrasts human counsel with |
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The Bible! by Keith Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the vital facets of the Bible, highlighting its role as the source of salvation, evidence of true faith, and the means for spiritual growth, renewal, and sur |
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God With Us by Dick Brogden | Dick Brogden preaches about the assurance and knowledge we have as believers because God came near to us, dwells in us, and His Word guides us. Through the story of Zechariah, we s |
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The Consequences of Preaching the Truth by Keith Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of enduring through trials and attacks from the enemy, focusing on the need to keep one's eyes on God and find strength in His Word. It highli |
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Sixteen Vital Facets of the Bible by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher warns about the dangers of being a backslider and burying God's Word for anything. He emphasizes that even in laughter, the heart of a backslider is so |
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16 Facets of the Word of God by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a moment when they were in a restaurant filled with expensive and beautiful things. They noticed that in order to enter the restaurant, the |
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Sola Scriptura 2 by Anton Bosch | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding that God operates by order and structure. He uses the example of the law of gravity to illustrate that just |