Psalms 119:74

74 Those who honor you will be glad when they see me, because I trust in your promise.

Psalms 119:74 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:74

They that fear thee will be glad when they see me
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 ( Psalms 34:1-3 ) ;

because I have hoped in thy Word;
in Christ the essential Word, the hope of Israel; in the written word, which gives encouragement to hope; in the word of promise, on which he was caused to hope; and in which hope he was confirmed, and not disappointed, and so it made him not ashamed: and others rejoiced at it, because it was an encouragement to their faith and hope likewise.

Psalms 119:74 In-Context

72 The law that you gave means more to me than all the money in the world.
73 You created me, and you keep me safe; give me understanding, so that I may learn your laws.
74 Those who honor you will be glad when they see me, because I trust in your promise.
75 I know that your judgments are righteous, Lord, and that you punished me because you are faithful.
76 Let your constant love comfort me, as you have promised me, your servant.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.