Psalm 119:65

Translations

Modern

You are good to Your servant, O LORD, according to Your word.

Traditional

ט TETH. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Lord, according unto thy word.

Literal

You have done well with Your servant, O YHWH, according to Your word.

Latin

Bonitatem fecisti cum servo tuo, Domine, secundum verbum tuum.

Original

Hebrew

English

You are good to Your servant, O LORD, according to Your word.

Notes

Psalms 119:65–68

Good judgment and knowledge come from wisdom (Psalm 111:10).
The psalmist admits he used to wander like a lost sheep (Psalm 119:176).
now I keep your word: See Psalm 119:25–29.
You are good, and You do what is good: God's character is perfect (Psalm 97:2; James 1:17; 1 John 1:5).

Psalms 119:65–72

Teth (ט) is the ninth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

The psalmist admits his sin and gratefully accepts the Lord's discipline.

Psalms 119:1–176

This psalm blends wisdom, lament, praise, thanksgiving, and confession. It often uses eight Hebrew words translated as:

“Instructions”
“law”
“words”
“commandments”
“statutes”
“judgments”
“promises”
“precepts“

These words encourage love for and obedience to God's instructions in the Scriptures (see 2 Timothy 3:14–17). A deep commitment to these instructions unifies the psalm.

Related verses

Psalm 30:11
You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
Psalm 13:6
I will sing to the LORD, for He has been good to me.
Psalm 119:17
Deal bountifully with Your servant, that I may live and keep Your word.
Psalm 16:5–6
The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure.
Psalm 116:7
Return to your rest, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.
Psalm 18:35
You have given me Your shield of salvation; Your right hand upholds me, and Your gentleness exalts me.
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.
Psalm 23:5–6
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Glossary

Acrostic Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Music Poetry, Biblical Proverbs, Book of Psalms, Book of Word, Word of God, Words of God

Topics

God: Faithfulness of Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Thankfulness: Exemplified

Psalm 119:65

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