Psalms 119:63

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Psalms 119:63 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

I am a friend to all who fear You, and to those who keep Your precepts.

King James Version KJV

I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.

American Standard Version ASV

I am a companion of all them that fear thee, And of them that observe thy precepts.

Bible in Basic English BBE

I keep company with all your worshippers, and those who have your orders in their memory.

Free Bible Version FBV

I identify with all those who follow you, those who do what you tell them.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

I am companion of all them that feare thee, and keepe thy precepts.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

A companion I [am] to all who fear Thee, And to those keeping Thy precepts.

World English Bible WEB

I am a friend of all those who fear you, of those who observe your precepts.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.

Translation for Translators T4T

I am a friend of all those who revere you, those who obey ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►.

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Psalms 119:63 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB חָבֵ֣ר אָ֭נִי לְ/כָל אֲשֶׁ֣ר יְרֵא֑וּ/ךָ וּ֝/לְ/שֹׁמְרֵ֗י פִּקּוּדֶֽי/ךָ

חָבֵ֣ר châbêr H2270 companion N-ms

אָ֭נִי ʼănîy H589 I Pron

לְ/כָל kôl H3605 all Prep | N-ms

אֲשֶׁ֣ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

יְרֵא֑וּ/ךָ yârêʼ H3372 to fear V-Qal-Perf-3cp | Suff

וּ֝/לְ/שֹׁמְרֵ֗י shâmar H8104 to keep Conj | Prep | V-Qal

פִּקּוּדֶֽי/ךָ piqqûwd H6490 precept N-mp | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:63

חָבֵ֣ר châbêr H2270 "companion" N-ms

This word means a companion or fellow, someone who is united with others. In the Bible, it describes people who worship together or are closely associated, like friends or partners.

Definition: adj 1) united n m 2) associate, fellow, worshippers 3) companion

Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: companion, fellow, knit together. See also: Judges 20:11; Song of Solomon 1:7; Psalms 45:8.

אָ֭נִי ʼănîy H589 "I" Pron

This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.

Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)

Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.

לְ/כָל kôl H3605 "all" Prep | N-ms

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

אֲשֶׁ֣ר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when

Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.

יְרֵא֑וּ/ךָ yârêʼ H3372 "to fear" V-Qal-Perf-3cp | Suff

This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.

Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour

Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.

וּ֝/לְ/שֹׁמְרֵ֗י shâmar H8104 "to keep" Conj | Prep | V-Qal

To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.

Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from

Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.

פִּקּוּדֶֽי/ךָ piqqûwd H6490 "precept" N-mp | Suff

This word refers to a precept or commandment from God, like a law or statute. It appears in the Bible as a mandate or instruction, and is translated in the KJV as commandment, precept, or statute, emphasizing its importance as a divine instruction.

Definition: precept, statute

Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: commandment, precept, statute. See also: Psalms 19:9; Psalms 119:87; Psalms 103:18.

Study Notes — Psalms 119:63

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Psalms 119:63 Summary
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Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:63
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:63
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:63
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:63
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:63
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:63
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:63
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:63
Sermons on Psalms 119:63

Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet

61Though the ropes of the wicked bind me, I do not forget Your law. 62At midnight I rise to give You thanks for Your righteous judgments.

63I am a friend to all who fear You, and to those who keep Your precepts.

64The earth is filled with Your loving devotion, O LORD; teach me Your statutes. 65You are good to Your servant, O LORD, according to Your word.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Psalms 101:6	My eyes favor the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in the way of integrity shall minister to me.
2	Proverbs 13:20	He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.
3	1 John 1:3	We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ.
4	Malachi 3:16–18	At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another, and the LORD listened and heard them. So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name. “They will be Mine,” says the LORD of Hosts, “on the day when I prepare My treasured possession. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him. So you will again distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.”
5	Psalms 119:79	May those who fear You turn to me, those who know Your testimonies.
6	Psalms 119:115	Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may obey the commandments of my God.
7	Psalms 142:7	Free my soul from prison, that I may praise Your name. The righteous will gather around me because of Your goodness to me.
8	Psalms 16:3	As for the saints in the land, they are the excellence in whom all my delight resides.
9	1 John 3:14	We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death.
10	2 Corinthians 6:14–17	Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” “Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.”

Psalms 119:63 Summary

[Psalms 119:63 means that when we respect and obey God, we become friends with others who do the same, and we can support and encourage each other in our faith, just like the Bible says in Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, where two are better than one because they can help each other. By fearing God and keeping His commands, we can experience a sense of community and belonging with other believers. As we seek to follow God's precepts, we can also find comfort and guidance in His Word, as promised in Psalms 119:105, which says that God's Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to fear God in Psalms 119:63?

To fear God means to have a deep respect and reverence for Him, recognizing His power and authority, as seen in Psalms 111:10, which says that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

How can I be a friend to those who fear God?

You can be a friend to those who fear God by sharing in their devotion to Him and supporting them in their walk with God, as encouraged in Hebrews 10:24-25, which tells us to stir up love and good works in one another.

What are the precepts of God mentioned in this verse?

The precepts of God refer to His commands and teachings, as found in the Bible, such as the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20:1-17 and the teachings of Jesus in the Gospels, like the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7.

How does this verse relate to my relationships with other believers?

This verse highlights the importance of unity and friendship among believers, as seen in Acts 2:42-47, where the early church came together in fellowship and devotion to God, and in 1 John 1:7, which says that we have fellowship with one another as we walk in the light of God's Word.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways I can demonstrate my fear of God in my daily life, and how can I deepen my respect for Him?
How can I be a source of encouragement and support to those around me who are seeking to follow God's precepts?
In what ways can I prioritize my relationships with other believers, and how can we support one another in our walks with God?
What are some of God's precepts that I am struggling to keep, and how can I seek His help and guidance to obey Him more fully?

Gill's Exposition on 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

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:63

I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts. I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts. 'A man is known by his companions' (Amos 3:3; Malachi 3:16-17).

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:63

Not excepting the poorest and meanest, whose society other princes disdain.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:63

Psalms 119:63 I [am] a companion of all [them] that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.Ver. 63. I am a companion of all them] Though never so mean, if there be aliquid Christi in them. Grace is of a uniting property, and purgeth out partiality, James 2:1-2. That keep thy precepts] The best proof of true fear of God, Psalms 103:13 Acts 10:35.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:63

Verse 63. I am a companion] This was the natural consequence of his own conversion; he abandoned the workers of iniquity, and associated with them that feared the Lord.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:63

57–64. Chçth. The Psalmist’s devotion to Jehovah and His law.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:63

I am a companion of all them that fear thee - I find my associates and friends among those who worship thee; not with the profane and the wicked.

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:63

ç, Cheth.57-64. Thou art my portion—Having found in the statutes of the Lord the joy and solace mentioned in the last division, the writer now earnestly prays that, as the highest good, he may have a

Sermons on Psalms 119:63

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