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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/119.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/119.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I am a friend to anyone who fears you— anyone who obeys your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I am a companion of all who fear you, of those who keep your precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am a friend to all who fear You, and to those who keep Your precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I <i>am</i> a companion of all <i>them</i> that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I <i>am</i> a companion of all who fear You, And of those who keep Your precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am a companion to all those who fear You, And to those who keep Your precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I am a companion of all those who fear You, And of those who keep Your precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I am a companion of all those who fear Thee, And of those who keep Thy precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I am a companion of all those who fear You, And of those who keep Your precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I am a companion of all who [reverently] fear You, And of those who keep <i>and</i> honor Your precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am a friend to all who fear you, to those who keep your precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am a friend to all who fear You, to those who keep Your precepts. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I am a companion of all them that fear thee, And of them that observe thy precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I choose as my friends everyone who worships you and follows your teachings. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that observe thy precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I am a friend to everyone who fears you and to everyone who follows your guiding principles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I am a friend of all who serve you, of all who obey your laws. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I am united with all who fear you, and with everyone who keeps your precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am a friend to all who fear You, and to those who keep Your precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I am a friend to all your loyal followers, and to those who keep your precepts. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I am a friend of all those who fear you, of those who observe your precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I am a friend of all those who fear you, of those who observe your precepts. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I [am] a companion to all who fear You, "" And to those keeping Your precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> A companion I am to all who fear Thee, And to those keeping Thy precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />I am a companion to all who will fear thee, and to those watching thy charges.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I am a partaker with all them that fear thee, and that keep thy commandments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:63>I am a partaker with all those who fear you and who keep your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I am the friend of all who fear you, of all who observe your precepts. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I am a companion of all who fear you, of those who keep your precepts.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I am a friend of all them that worship thee, and of them that keep thy commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I am a friend of all your worshipers and of those who keep your commandments.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I am a companion of all them that fear Thee, And of them that observe Thy precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-63.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=15311" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">62</span>At midnight I rise to give You thanks for Your righteous judgments. <span class="reftext">63</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ā·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/2270.htm" title="2270: ḥā·ḇêr (Adj-ms) -- United, associate, companion. From chabar; an associate.">am a friend</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">to all</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: yə·rê·’ū·ḵā (V-Qal-Perf-3cp:: 2ms) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">fear You,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: ū·lə·šō·mə·rê (Conj-w, Prep-l:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">and to those who keep</a> <a href="/hebrew/6490.htm" title="6490: piq·qū·ḏe·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- A precept. Or piqqud; from paqad; properly, appointed, i.e. A mandate.">Your precepts.</a> </span><span class="reftext">64</span>The earth is filled with Your loving devotion, O LORD; teach me Your statutes.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/13-20.htm">Proverbs 13:20</a></span><br />He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-33.htm">1 Corinthians 15:33</a></span><br />Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">2 Corinthians 6:14</a></span><br />Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-4.htm">James 4:4</a></span><br />You adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever chooses to be a friend of the world renders himself an enemy of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-7.htm">1 John 1:7</a></span><br />But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24-25</a></span><br />And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. / Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42</a></span><br />They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:11</a></span><br />Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Romans 12:10</a></span><br />Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">1 Peter 3:8</a></span><br />Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Philippians 2:1-2</a></span><br />Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, / then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a></span><br />Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-2.htm">Ephesians 4:2-3</a></span><br />with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, / and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a></span><br />Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-14.htm">1 John 3:14</a></span><br />We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I am a companion of all them that fear you, and of them that keep your precepts.</p><p class="hdg">a companion</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-79.htm">Psalm 119:79,115</a></b></br> Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/16-3.htm">Psalm 16:3</a></b></br> <i>But</i> to the saints that <i>are</i> in the earth, and <i>to</i> the excellent, in whom <i>is</i> all my delight.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/101-6.htm">Psalm 101:6</a></b></br> Mine eyes <i>shall be</i> upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/88-18.htm">Companion</a> <a href="/psalms/111-1.htm">Company</a> <a href="/psalms/119-39.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/119-33.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/psalms/101-4.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/psalms/119-28.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/psalms/119-52.htm">Memory</a> <a href="/psalms/119-60.htm">Observe</a> <a href="/psalms/119-60.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/psalms/119-56.htm">Precepts</a> <a href="/psalms/118-4.htm">Worshippers</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/2-17.htm">Companion</a> <a href="/psalms/141-4.htm">Company</a> <a href="/psalms/119-74.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/119-106.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/psalms/142-4.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/psalms/119-65.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/psalms/119-83.htm">Memory</a> <a href="/psalms/119-67.htm">Observe</a> <a href="/psalms/119-69.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/psalms/119-69.htm">Precepts</a> <a href="/psalms/119-74.htm">Worshippers</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 119</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-2.htm">Aleph.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-9.htm">Beth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-17.htm">Gimel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-25.htm">Daleth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-33.htm">He</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-41.htm">Waw</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-49.htm">Zayin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-57.htm">Heth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">65. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-65.htm">Teth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">73. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-73.htm">Yodh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">81. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-81.htm">Kaph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">89. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Lamedh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">97. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Mem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">105. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Nun</a></span><br><span class="reftext">113. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-113.htm">Samekh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">121. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-121.htm">Ayin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">129. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-129.htm">Pe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">137. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-137.htm">Tsadhe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">145. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-145.htm">Qoph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">153. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-153.htm">Resh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">161. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-161.htm">Sin and Shin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">169. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-169.htm">Taw</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical context, "fear" often denotes a deep respect and reverence for God, acknowledging His power and authority. This aligns with <a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>, which states, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom." The psalmist's declaration of friendship suggests a community bound by shared values and devotion to God. Historically, Israel was a covenant community, and relationships were often formed around shared worship and adherence to God's laws. This phrase also reflects the biblical principle of choosing companions wisely, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/13-20.htm">Proverbs 13:20</a>, "Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm."<p><b>and to those who keep Your precepts</b><br>The term "precepts" refers to God's commandments and instructions. The psalmist values relationships with those who not only fear God but also actively obey His laws. This reflects the biblical theme of obedience as a demonstration of faith, as seen in <a href="/james/2-17.htm">James 2:17</a>, "Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." The historical context of ancient Israel involved a strong emphasis on the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, which contained God's laws. Obedience to these laws was seen as a sign of faithfulness and devotion. This phrase also points to the idea of a remnant, a faithful group within Israel who remained true to God's commands, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/10-20.htm">Isaiah 10:20-22</a>. In a typological sense, Jesus Christ is the ultimate fulfillment of the law, and His life exemplifies perfect obedience to God's precepts, as seen in <a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17</a>, "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them."<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to King David, the psalmist expresses a deep commitment to God's law and a desire for companionship with those who share this commitment.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure to whom the psalmist is devoted, representing divine authority and the source of the precepts.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/those_who_fear_god.htm">Those Who Fear God</a></b><br>Individuals who hold a reverent respect for God, acknowledging His power and authority.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/k/keepers_of_god's_precepts.htm">Keepers of God's Precepts</a></b><br>People who actively follow and obey God's commandments, demonstrating their faith through action.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_companionship.htm">The Importance of Godly Companionship</a></b><br>Surrounding ourselves with those who fear God strengthens our own faith and commitment to His precepts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fear_of_the_lord_as_a_foundation.htm">Fear of the Lord as a Foundation</a></b><br>A reverent fear of God is foundational to wisdom and obedience, guiding us in our relationships and daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_as_a_mark_of_friendship.htm">Obedience as a Mark of Friendship</a></b><br>True friendship with God and His people is marked by obedience to His commandments, reflecting a shared commitment to His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a></b><br>Being part of a community that values God's precepts provides accountability and encouragement in our spiritual journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/influence_of_righteous_living.htm">Influence of Righteous Living</a></b><br>Our choice of friends can influence our spiritual growth, making it crucial to align ourselves with those who live righteously.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_119.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 119</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'fear_of_the_lord'_mean.htm">What does 'Fear of the Lord' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'fullness_of_the_gentiles'.htm">How can we live a godly life daily?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'stand'_mean_here.htm">What challenges test one's resilience and strength?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_the_bible_handle_negativity.htm">What does the Bible say about handling negativity?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 63.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I am a companion of all them that fear thee</span>; <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. I do not consort with the ungodly or the careless, but only with those who love and reverence thee. It is well to live "separate from sinners" (comp. <a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Psalm 1:1</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And of them that keep thy precepts</span>. Obedience necessarily follows on reverence and godly fear. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-63.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">I</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֭נִי</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">am a friend</span><br /><span class="heb">חָבֵ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·ḇêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2270.htm">Strong's 2270: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, associate, companion</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to all</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fear You,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְרֵא֑וּךָ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·rê·’ū·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and to those who keep</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝לְשֹׁמְרֵ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·šō·mə·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your precepts.</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּקּוּדֶֽיךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(piq·qū·ḏe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6490.htm">Strong's 6490: </a> </span><span class="str2">Appointed, a mandate</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-63.htm">Psalm 119:63 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-63.htm">Psalm 119:63 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-63.htm">Psalm 119:63 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-63.htm">Psalm 119:63 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-63.htm">Psalm 119:63 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-63.htm">Psalm 119:63 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-63.htm">Psalm 119:63 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-63.htm">Psalm 119:63 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-63.htm">Psalm 119:63 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-63.htm">Psalm 119:63 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-63.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:63 I am a friend of all those (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-62.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:62"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:62" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-64.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:64"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:64" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>