Psalms 119:79
Psalms 119:79 in Multiple Translations
May those who fear You turn to me, those who know Your testimonies.
Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies.
Let those that fear thee turn unto me; And they shall know thy testimonies.
Let your worshippers be turned to me, and those who have knowledge of your words.
Let those who follow you turn to me, those who understand your laws.
Let such as feare thee turne vnto me, and they that knowe thy testimonies.
Those fearing Thee turn back to me, And those knowing Thy testimonies.
Let those who fear you turn to me. They will know your statutes.
Let those that fear thee turn to me, and those that have known thy testimonies.
Cause those who revere you to come back to me in order that they may (OR, specifically, those who) know ◄your requirements/what you have instructed us to do►.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:79
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Psalms 119:79 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יָשׁ֣וּבוּ
לִ֣/י
יְרֵאֶ֑י/ךָ
ו/ידעו
וְ֝/יֹדְעֵ֗י
עֵדֹתֶֽי/ךָ
יָשׁ֣וּבוּ
shûwb
H7725
to return
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
לִ֣/י
Prep | Suff
יְרֵאֶ֑י/ךָ
yârêʼ
H3373
afraid
Adj | Suff
ו/ידעו
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
וְ֝/יֹדְעֵ֗י
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
Conj | V-Qal
עֵדֹתֶֽי/ךָ
ʻêdâh
H5713
witness
N-fp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:79
יָשׁ֣וּבוּ
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
לִ֣/י
""
Prep | Suff
יְרֵאֶ֑י/ךָ
yârêʼ
H3373
"afraid"
Adj | Suff
This word describes someone who is afraid or fearful, and is also used to convey a sense of reverence or respect. It's often translated as 'afraid' in the KJV. In the Bible, it's used to describe people's reactions to God or scary situations.
Definition: fearing, reverent, afraid
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: afraid, fear (-ful). See also: Genesis 22:12; Psalms 103:17; Psalms 15:4.
ו/ידעו
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
וְ֝/יֹדְעֵ֗י
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
Conj | V-Qal
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
עֵדֹתֶֽי/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.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:79
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- Psalms 119:79 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:79
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:79
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:79
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:79
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:79
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:79
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:79
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:79
- Sermons on Psalms 119:79
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
77May Your compassion come to me, that I may live, for Your law is my delight.
78May the arrogant be put to shame for subverting me with a lie; I will meditate on Your precepts.
79May those who fear You turn to me, those who know Your testimonies.
80May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, that I may not be put to shame. 81My soul faints for Your salvation; I wait for Your word.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 119:74 | May those who fear You see me and rejoice, for I have hoped in Your word. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | Psalms 119:63 | I am a friend to all who fear You, and to those who keep Your precepts. |
| 4 | Psalms 7:7 | Let the assembled peoples gather around You; take Your seat over them on high. |
Psalms 119:79 Summary
[Psalms 119:79 is a prayer where the writer is asking God to bring people into his life who love and respect God, just like he does. He wants to be around people who know and understand God's laws and promises, as found in Scripture. This verse reminds us that having friends who share our values and our love for God is important for living a life that is pleasing to Him, as we see in Proverbs 27:17. By surrounding ourselves with like-minded believers, we can encourage and support one another in our walk with God, just as the early church did in Acts 2:42-47.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to fear God in Psalms 119:79?
To fear God means to have a deep reverence and respect 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.
Who are the people that the psalmist is asking to turn to him?
The psalmist is asking those who fear God and know His testimonies to turn to him, indicating that he desires fellowship and community with like-minded believers who share his passion for God's Word, similar to what is expressed in Hebrews 10:24-25.
What is the significance of knowing God's testimonies in this verse?
Knowing God's testimonies refers to having a deep understanding of God's laws, commands, and promises, as recorded in Scripture, which is essential for living a life that honors God, as emphasized in Psalms 19:7-11.
How does this verse relate to the psalmist's desire for God's compassion in Psalms 119:77?
The psalmist's desire for God's compassion and his request for like-minded believers to turn to him are connected, as he recognizes that true community and fellowship with others who fear God are essential for living a life that is pleasing to God, as seen in Acts 2:42-47.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to fear God, and how can I cultivate a deeper reverence for Him in my daily life?
- How can I surround myself with people who share my passion for God's Word and my desire to live a life that honors Him?
- What are some ways that I can deepen my understanding of God's testimonies and apply them to my life, as the psalmist desires for himself and others?
- How can I balance my desire for community and fellowship with others with my need for personal devotion and quiet time with God, as expressed in this verse and others like Matthew 6:6?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:79
Let those that fear thee turn unto me,.... Whose companion he was fond of being, Psalms 119:63; There were some good men, it seems, that turned from him, took the part of his enemies, and sided with
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:79
Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies. Let those that fear then turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies - (cf.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:79
Turn unto me; either, 1. Turn their eyes to me as a spectacle of God’ s wonderful mercy; or rather, 2. Turn their hearts and affections to me, which have been alienated from me, either by the artifices and calumnies of my adversaries, or by my sore and long distresses, which made them prone to think that either I had deceived them with false pretences, or that God for my sins had utterly forsaken me; which doubtless was a very grievous burden to David, who had a far greater esteem and affection for such persons than for all other men, and desired above all things to stand right in their opinions. Known, i.e. loved and practised them; as words of knowledge are oft used.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:79
Psalms 119:79 Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies.Ver. 79. Let those that fear thee] These are fitly opposed to those proud ones, as Malachi 3:13; Malachi 3:16. Turn unto me] From whom they have shrunk in mine affliction. And those that have known thy testimonies] Deum cognoscere et colere, to know and serve God is the whole duty of a man, saith Lactantius.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:79
Verse 79. Let those that fear thee] The truly pious. Turn unto me] Seeing thy work upon me, they shall acknowledge me as a brand plucked from the burning.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:79
79. and those that have known &c.] Even those who know. So the Q’rç, with LXX, Syr., Jer. The K’thîbh has and they shall know, or, that they may know, with the Targ. This gives the best sense. Let my experience of Thy mercy shew the godly the blessedness of keeping Thy testimonies.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:79
Let those that fear thee turn unto me - Let thy friends be my friends. Let them show me favor, and count me among their companions.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:79
é, Jod.73-80. I may learn thy commandments—The psalmist considers the value of broad and truthful experiences in the word as related to his influence upon others.
Sermons on Psalms 119:79
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Deliberate Holiness by Tim Conway | This sermon focuses on Psalms 119:57 where David declares, 'The Lord is my portion; I promise to keep your words.' The speaker emphasizes the importance of deliberate holiness, bei |
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Why Am I So Down? by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on three key points from Psalm 27. The first point is that sometimes we receive an evil report about ourselves, which can discourage us. The spe |
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The Soul in Prison by John Henry Jowett | John Henry Jowett preaches about the different 'prison-houses' we may find ourselves in: the prison-house of sin, sorrow, and death. He emphasizes that only the Lord has the power |
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Joyous Spirituality of Christian Pilgrimage by Hugh Martin | Hugh Martin preaches about the joyous spirituality of Christian pilgrimage, emphasizing the genuine admiration of the cross of Christ that alienates believers from the world, leadi |
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(Luke) 49 - Cleansing of the Temple-Chap19 by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the second cleansing of the temple by Jesus. He explains that this event is a picture of the heart and ministry of Jesus. Jesus enters the te |
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Precious in the Sight of God by K.P. Yohannan | K.P. Yohannan emphasizes the significance of fearing God, illustrating that this reverence is what makes individuals precious in His sight. He highlights Job as a prime example, no |
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The Weapon of Love by Otto Koning | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of consistently meditating on the Word of God throughout our daily lives. They highlight the power of Christianity and the wea |