New International Version Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. New Living Translation Search for the LORD and for his strength; continually seek him. English Standard Version Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually! Berean Standard Bible Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always. Berean Literal Bible Search after YHWH and His strength; seek His face continually. King James Bible Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore. New King James Version Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face evermore! New American Standard Bible Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually. NASB 1995 Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually. NASB 1977 Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually. Legacy Standard Bible Inquire of Yahweh and His strength; Seek His face continually. Amplified Bible Seek and deeply long for the LORD and His strength [His power, His might]; Seek and deeply long for His face and His presence continually. Berean Annotated Bible Seek out the LORD {YHWH} and His strength; seek His face always. Christian Standard Bible Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. Holman Christian Standard Bible Search for the LORD and for His strength; seek His face always. American Standard Version Seek ye Jehovah and his strength; Seek his face evermore. Contemporary English Version Trust the LORD and his mighty power. English Revised Version Seek ye the LORD and his strength; seek his face evermore. GOD'S WORD® Translation Search for the LORD and his strength. Always seek his presence. Good News Translation Go to the LORD for help; and worship him continually. International Standard Version Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his face continually. NET Bible Seek the LORD and the strength he gives! Seek his presence continually! New Heart English Bible Seek the LORD and his strength. Seek his face forever more. Webster's Bible Translation Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSeek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always. World English Bible Seek Yahweh and his strength. Seek his face forever more. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSeek YHWH and His strength, "" Seek His face continually. Berean Literal Bible Search after YHWH and His strength; seek His face continually. Young's Literal Translation Seek ye Jehovah and His strength, Seek ye His face continually. Smith's Literal Translation Seek ye Jehovah and his strength: seek his face always. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSeek ye the Lord, and be strengthened: seek his face evermore. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Seek out the LORD and his might; constantly seek his face. New Revised Standard Version Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSeek the LORD, and be strong, seek his face evermore. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Seek LORD JEHOVAH and be strengthened. Seek his face always! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Seek ye the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually. Brenton Septuagint Translation Seek ye the Lord, and be strengthened; seek his face continually. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Tell of His Wonders…3Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. 4Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always. 5Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced,… Cross References Seek out the LORD and His strength; 1 Chronicles 16:11 Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always. Deuteronomy 4:29 But if from there you will seek the LORD your God, you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul. Psalm 46:1 For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. seek His face always. Psalm 27:8 My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your face, O LORD, I will seek. 2 Chronicles 7:14 and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. Psalm 24:6 Such is the generation of those who seek Him, who seek Your face, O God of Jacob. Selah 1 Chronicles 16:11 Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always. Isaiah 55:6 Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. Jeremiah 29:13 You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. Amos 5:4 For this is what the LORD says to the house of Israel: “Seek Me and live! 2 Chronicles 7:14 and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. Lamentations 3:25 The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. Deuteronomy 4:29 But if from there you will seek the LORD your God, you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul. Isaiah 45:19 I have not spoken in secret, from a place in a land of darkness. I did not say to the descendants of Jacob, ‘Seek Me in a wasteland.’ I, the LORD, speak the truth; I say what is right. Treasury of Scripture Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face ever more. seek Amos 5:4-6 For thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live: … Zephaniah 2:2,3 Before the decree bring forth, before the day pass as the chaff, before the fierce anger of the LORD come upon you, before the day of the LORD'S anger come upon you… his strength Psalm 78:61 And delivered his strength into captivity, and his glory into the enemy's hand. Psalm 132:8 Arise, O LORD, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength. 2 Chronicles 6:41 Now therefore arise, O LORD God, into thy resting place, thou, and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and let thy saints rejoice in goodness. seek his face Psalm 27:8 When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek. Jump to Previous Always Continually Evermore Face Forever Hearts Presence Search Seek Strength TurnedJump to Next Always Continually Evermore Face Forever Hearts Presence Search Seek Strength TurnedPsalm 105 1. An exhortation to praise God, and to seek out his works7. The story of God's providence over Abraham 16. Over Joseph 23. Over Jacob in Egypt 26. Over Moses delivering the Israelites 37. Over the Israelites brought out of Egypt, fed in the desert, and planted in Canaan. Seek out the LORD and His strength; Israel was to depend on the power of the covenant God rather than human ability or military strength. His might had been displayed in the Exodus, the wilderness, and His preservation of the nation. The command calls God’s people to worship, obey, and rely on Him for the strength they lack. 1Ch 16:11 Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always. seek His face always. God’s people were to pursue His presence and favor continually, not only in danger or need. Seeking His face involved humble devotion, faithful worship, and obedience to His revealed will. Through Christ, believers are brought into fellowship with the Father and may continually draw near to Him. Psa 27:8 My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your face, O LORD,… Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His promises. 2. Psalmist (likely David) Traditionally attributed to David, this psalm is a call to remember God's deeds and seek His presence. 3. Israel The nation chosen by God, often called to seek Him and remember His mighty works. 4. Covenant The binding agreement between God and His people, central to the call to seek Him. 5. Worship in the Tabernacle/Temple The place where God's presence was sought and His strength was experienced by the Israelites. Teaching Points Priority of Seeking GodSeeking God should be a primary focus in our lives, not just in times of trouble but continually. Dependence on God's Strength Recognize that true strength comes from God, and we must rely on Him rather than our own abilities. Intimacy with God Seeking His face implies a desire for a personal and intimate relationship with God, beyond just seeking His blessings. Consistency in Seeking The call to seek God "always" suggests a lifestyle of worship and devotion, not sporadic or occasional efforts. Remembrance of God's Faithfulness Reflect on God's past deeds as motivation to seek Him, trusting in His unchanging nature and promises. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 105:4?2. How can we "seek the LORD" daily in our personal lives? 3. What does it mean to "seek His face always" in Psalm 105:4? 4. How does Psalm 105:4 connect with Matthew 6:33 about seeking God's kingdom? 5. In what ways can we practically "seek His strength" during trials? 6. How can Psalm 105:4 guide our prayer life and spiritual discipline? 7. What does "Seek the LORD and His strength" mean in Psalm 105:4 for daily life? 8. How does Psalm 105:4 encourage believers to rely on God's power rather than their own? 9. In what ways can one "seek His face always" as instructed in Psalm 105:4? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 105? (4) Seek the Lord.--Better, Enquire after Jehovah and his power. The congregation is directed to the historical survey which follows. This sense seems settled by Psalm 111:2 : "The works of Jehovah are great, enquired into by all those who take delight in them." And hence the word "strength" must be understood as used generally of the manifestation of Divine power in the wondrous deeds now to be mentioned.Verse 4. - Seek the Lord, and his strength: seek his face evermore. Turn to the Lord, not from him; seek his favour, his support, the light of his countenance. Psalm 105:4 strings together three imperatives that form one seamless call: intentionally pursue the LORD Himself, depend on His limitless power, and maintain unbroken fellowship with Him. Life centered on these realities stands strong, stays joyful, and walks in step with the God who faithfully reveals Himself to those who seek Him. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Seek outדִּרְשׁ֣וּ (dir·šū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 1875: To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and His strength; וְעֻזּ֑וֹ (wə·‘uz·zōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5797: Strength, might seek בַּקְּשׁ֖וּ (baq·qə·šū) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 1245: To search out, to strive after His face פָנָ֣יו (p̄ā·nāw) Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face always. תָּמִֽיד׃ (tā·mîḏ) Adverb Strong's 8548: Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrifice Additonal Resources Psalm 105:4 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 105:4 Bible Gateway Psalm 105:4 Bible.com Psalm 105:4 NIV |
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