Psalms
“Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.”
Psalms 119:2
Psalms 119:2 (KJV) speaks to seeking God, obedience, and blessedness — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.”
Psalms 27:8“With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.”
Psalms 119:10“And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.”
Psalms 119:45“Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.”
Psalms 119:1“Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore.”
Psalms 105:4“One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.”
Psalms 27:4
Common questions
What does Psalms 119:2 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 119:2 reads: "Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart." The verse speaks to seeking God, obedience, and blessedness. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 119 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 119:2 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart." is Psalms 119:2 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 119.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 119:2?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 119:2 include Psalms 27:8, Psalms 119:10, and Psalms 119:45. Reading them alongside Psalms 119:2 deepens the theme of seeking God.
How can I pray with Psalms 119:2?
Read Psalms 119:2 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.