Psalms 119:74

74 (118-74) They that fear thee shall see me, and shall be glad:because I have greatly hoped in thy words.

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 (118-72) The law of thy mouth is good to me, above thousands of gold and silver.

73 (118-73) Thy hands have made me and formed me: give me understanding, and I will learn thy commandments.

74 (118-74) They that fear thee shall see me, and shall be glad:because I have greatly hoped in thy words.

75 (118-75) I know, O Lord, that thy judgments are equity: and in thy truth thou hast humbled me.

76 (118-76) O! let thy mercy be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.