¶ TETH. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word.
TETH. Thou hast dealt {H6213} well {H2896} with thy servant {H5650}, O LORD {H3068}, according unto thy word {H1697}.
(Tet) You have treated your servant well, ADONAI, in keeping with your word.
You are good to Your servant, O LORD, according to Your word.
Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Jehovah, according unto thy word.
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Psalms 13:6
I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me. -
Psalms 30:11
Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; -
Psalms 119:17
¶ GIMEL. Deal bountifully with thy servant, [that] I may live, and keep thy word. -
Psalms 116:7
Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee. -
Psalms 16:5
The LORD [is] the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. -
Psalms 16:6
The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant [places]; yea, I have a goodly heritage. -
Psalms 18:35
Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.
Commentary on Psalms 119:65 (KJV)
Psalms 119:65: "¶ TETH. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word."
Context
Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible, a magnificent acrostic poem dedicated entirely to the excellence and importance of God's law, statutes, precepts, commandments, and testimonies. Each section of eight verses begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Verse 65 falls under the "TETH" section, the ninth letter, marking a transition and a fresh declaration. The psalmist, often understood to be a devout individual (perhaps David or another wise teacher), consistently expresses deep love, reverence, and reliance on God's Word amidst life's challenges and triumphs. This verse is a personal testimony of God's faithfulness experienced by the psalmist.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The Hebrew word for "dealt well" (yāsar) implies not just kindness, but also the idea of "profiting" or "bestowing benefit." It suggests that God's actions have been genuinely advantageous and beneficial to the psalmist. The term "word" (dābār) is comprehensive in Psalm 119, referring to God's entire revelation—His commands, promises, and decrees—which are the foundation of His faithful dealings.
Related Scriptures
Practical Application
Psalms 119:65 encourages believers to reflect on God's consistent goodness in their own lives. It reminds us that God's dealings with us are not arbitrary but are always in line with His character and His revealed Word. This verse calls us to:
This verse serves as a powerful anchor, reminding us that no matter our circumstances, God's character is good, and His actions are always consistent with His eternal, unfailing Word.