74 May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word.
74 They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.
74 Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in your word.
74 When they see me waiting, expecting your Word, those who fear you will take heart and be glad.
74 Those who fear You will be glad when they see me, Because I have hoped in Your word.
74 May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 119:74
Commentary on Psalm 119:73-80
(Read Psalm 119:73-80)
God made us to serve him, and enjoy him; but by sin we have made ourselves unfit to serve him, and to enjoy him. We ought, therefore, continually to beseech him, by his Holy Spirit, to give us understanding. The comforts some have in God, should be matter of joy to others. But it is easy to own, that God's judgments are right, until it comes to be our own case. All supports under affliction must come from mercy and compassion. The mercies of God are tender mercies; the mercies of a father, the compassion of a mother to her son. They come to us when we are not able to go to them. Causeless reproach does not hurt, and should not move us. The psalmist could go on in the way of his duty, and find comfort in it. He valued the good will of saints, and was desirous to keep up his communion with them. Soundness of heart signifies sincerity in dependence on God, and devotedness to him.