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Psalms 119:63

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:63 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “I am a companion of all them that fear thee, And of them that observe thy precepts.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

I am a companion of all them that fear thee, And of them that observe thy precepts.
Psalms 119:63 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
60I made haste, and delayed not, To observe thy commandments.
61The cords of the wicked have wrapped me round; [But] I have not forgotten thy law.
62At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee Because of thy righteous ordinances.
63I am a companion of all them that fear thee, And of them that observe thy precepts.
64The earth, O Jehovah, is full of thy lovingkindness: Teach me thy statutes. TETH.
65Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Jehovah, according unto thy word.
66Teach me good judgment and knowledge; For I have believed in thy commandments.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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. “A man is known by the company that he keeps;” and it is an evidence of piety when we seek our companions and friends among the pious. It shows where the heart is; what the preferences are; what are the tastes; what is the real condition of the soul. We seek our friends in accordance with our tastes and preferences; our love to God is indicated by our love to his friends. Compare Psalms 139:21-22. And of them that keep thy precepts - That obey thy law. On the sentiment here, compare the notes at Psalms 1:1. A man may determine much in regard to his…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“a companion: Psa 119:79, Psa 119:115, Psa 16:3, Psa 101:6, Psa 142:7; Pro 13:20; Mal 3:16-18; Co2 6:14-17; Jo1 1:3, Jo1 3:14 Psalms 119:64”
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