Psalms 119:65
Psalms 119:65 in Multiple Translations
You are good to Your servant, O LORD, according to Your word.
Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word.
Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Jehovah, according unto thy word.
You have done good to your servant, O Lord, in keeping with your word.
Lord, you have been so good to me, your servant, as you have promised.
TETH. O Lord, thou hast delt graciously with thy seruant according vnto thy woorde.
[Teth.] Good Thou didst with Thy servant, O Jehovah, According to Thy word.
You have treated your servant well, according to your word, LORD.
TETH. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according to thy word.
Yahweh, you have done good things for me, like you promised/said that you would do.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:65
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Psalms 119:65 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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ט֭וֹב
עָשִׂ֣יתָ
עִֽם
עַבְדְּ/ךָ֑
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
כִּ/דְבָרֶֽ/ךָ
ט֭וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
pleasant
Adj
עָשִׂ֣יתָ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
עִֽם
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep
עַבְדְּ/ךָ֑
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
N-ms | Suff
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
כִּ/דְבָרֶֽ/ךָ
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:65
ט֭וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
"pleasant"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means good or welfare, describing something that is beneficial or pleasing, like a good deed or a happy time. It is used in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms. This word is often translated as 'good' or 'beautiful'.
Definition: adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable 1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses) 1b) pleasant (to the higher nature) 1c) good, excellent (of its kind) 1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation 1e) good, appropriate, becoming 1f) better (comparative) 1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature) 1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature) 1i) good, kind, benign 1j) good, right (ethical) Aramaic equivalent: tav (טָב "fine" H2869)
Usage: Occurs in 521 OT verses. KJV: beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). See also: Genesis 1:4; Ruth 2:22; 2 Chronicles 3:8.
עָשִׂ֣יתָ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
עִֽם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
עַבְדְּ/ךָ֑
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
כִּ/דְבָרֶֽ/ךָ
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:65
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:65
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:65
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:65
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:65
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:65
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:65
- Sermons on Psalms 119:65
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
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.
66Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in Your commandments. 67Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I keep Your word.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 13:6 | I will sing to the LORD, for He has been good to me. |
| 2 | Psalms 30:11 | You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, |
| 3 | Psalms 119:17 | Deal bountifully with Your servant, that I may live and keep Your word. |
| 4 | Psalms 16:5–6 | The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure. The lines of my boundary have fallen in pleasant places; surely my inheritance is delightful. |
| 5 | Psalms 116:7 | Return to your rest, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you. |
| 6 | Psalms 18:35 | You have given me Your shield of salvation; Your right hand upholds me, and Your gentleness exalts me. |
| 7 | 1 Chronicles 29:14 | But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from You, and from Your own hand we have given to You. |
| 8 | Psalms 23:5–6 | You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. |
Psalms 119:65 Summary
[This verse reminds us that God is good to those who serve Him and follow His word. He is a faithful and loving God who keeps His promises, as seen in Psalms 103:8, which says, 'The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.' By trusting in God's word and obeying His commandments, we can experience His goodness and love in our lives. As we surrender to His will and follow His ways, we can have confidence that He will be good to us and guide us on our journey, just as He promises in Proverbs 3:5-6, which says, 'Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.']
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God is good to His servant?
This verse highlights God's faithfulness and kindness to those who serve Him, as seen in Psalms 23:1 where it says, 'The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.'
How does God's word relate to His goodness?
According to Psalms 119:65, God's goodness is tied to His word, which is a promise of His faithfulness and love, as also seen in Deuteronomy 7:9, which says, 'Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.'
What does it mean to be a servant of the Lord?
Being a servant of the Lord means submitting to His will and following His commandments, as seen in Matthew 25:23, where the master says, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things.'
How can I experience God's goodness in my life?
To experience God's goodness, we must trust in His word and obey His commandments, as seen in Joshua 1:8, which says, 'Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.'
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have experienced God's goodness in my life, and how can I express my gratitude to Him?
- How can I align my life with God's word, so I can experience His goodness and faithfulness?
- What are some promises in God's word that bring me comfort and hope, and how can I apply them to my life?
- In what ways can I serve the Lord and demonstrate my love and devotion to Him?
- How can I share God's goodness and love with others, and be a reflection of His character in my community?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:65
j, TETH.--The Ninth Part. Ver. 65. TETH. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant,.... In a providential way, ever since he had a being; by the protection and preservation of him, by following and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:65
Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Lord, according unto thy word. The answer to Psalms 119:17.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:65
Psalms 119:65 TETH. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word.Ver. 65. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant] Men must be no less praiseful than prayerful. Shall we come to the well of life thirsty, and then turn our backs upon the Rock that followeth us? According to thy word] sc. Of promise; this sweeteth a blessing.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:65
LETTER ט TETH. - Ninth Division Verse 65. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant] Whatsoever thy word has promised, thou hast fulfilled. Every servant of God can testify that God has done him nothing but good, and therefore he can speak good of his name.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:65
65–72. Tçth. Jehovah’s goodness toward His servant manifested in all His dealings, even in the discipline of affliction.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:65
Thou hast dealt well with thy servant - This begins a new division of the psalm, indicated by the Hebrew letter Teth (ת t), corresponding to our “t.” The use of this letter, however, does nothing to mark the sense.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:65
ùׂ, Teth.65-72. Thou hast dealt well—This declaration clearly refers to deliverance; and this goodness, which the insensible proud, with hearts as fat as grease, never appreciate, leads the grateful
Sermons on Psalms 119:65
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Everlasting Love by Chuck Smith | This sermon focuses on God's everlasting love and how He draws us with loving kindness, even in times of affliction and hardship. It emphasizes the importance of trusting God's gui |
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When God Turns Your World Upside-Down by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of growth and not remaining stagnant in our spiritual journey. He references the apostle Paul's mindset of forgetting the past |
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A Consolation in Affliction by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about finding consolation in affliction by acknowledging God's kindness and faithfulness towards His people. Despite the challenges and heavy afflictions fac |
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Gods Faithfulness in Trials - Ps 119_65 by Phil Beach Jr. | Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes God's faithfulness during trials, encouraging believers to recognize that afflictions can lead to spiritual growth and deeper reliance on God. He discusse |
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God Is Doing a New Thing - Slovakia Conference 2003 (Slovakian/english) by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher shares stories of miraculous interventions by God in people's lives. He talks about a man who was able to rescue someone stuck in an elevator, and a wo |
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Psalms - Part 1 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of filling one's heart with the Word of God rather than simply avoiding evil. He references the story of a demon being cast ou |
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The Lewis Revival 1949 - Part 5 by Colin Peckham | This sermon reflects on a time of intense spiritual revival where singing, joy, love, unity, and hunger for God's presence were prominent. The atmosphere was filled with the presen |