Psalms 119:74

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:74 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “They that fear thee shall see me and be glad, Because I have hoped in thy word.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

They that fear thee shall see me and be glad, Because I have hoped in thy word.
Psalms 119:74 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
74They that fear thee shall see me and be glad, Because I have hoped in thy word.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“They that fear thee will be glad when they see me, etc.] In outward prosperity, delivered from all troubles, set on the throne of Israel, and at rest from all enemies round about: and in spiritual prosperity, being illuminated by the Spirit of God, having a spiritual understanding of divine things, an obedience of faith to the commands of God, in the lively exercise of grace upon him, in comfortable frames of soul, and flourishing circumstances. Now they that fear the Lord, that have the grace of fear in their hearts, and are true worshippers of God, as they delight to meet together, and are glad to see one another; so they rejoice in each other’s prosperity, especially spiritual; (see…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“They that fear thee - Those who worship thee; thy friends; the pious and the good. Will be glad when they see me - They will welcome me to their society; they will regard and treat me as a friend and brother. It is implied here that he considered this to be an honor - a thing to be desired. He valued the friendship and affection of those who feared and served God, and he made it an object so to live as to be worthy of their affection. Wicked men - men of the world - do not value that. They are satisfied with the friendship of those who, like themselves, have no fear of God. To a truly pious mind, the friendship of those who love God is of more value than that of any others; though in the one…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Glad - For the encouragement they have by my example to trust in God. See me - Alive and in safety. Word - In thy promise, and have not been disappointed of my hope. Psalms 119:75”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“fear thee: Psa 119:79, Psa 34:2-6, Psa 66:16; Mal 3:16 I have: Psa 119:42, Psa 119:147, Psa 108:7; Gen 32:11, Gen 32:12; Luk 21:33 Psalms 119:75”
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