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Psalm 119

Psalm 119:138

Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet · Psalm 119:1–176
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Translations

Modern
The testimonies You have laid down are righteous and altogether faithful.
Traditional
Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.
Literal
You have appointed your righteous testimonies, and exceedingly faithful.
Latin
Mandasti justitiam testimonia tua, et veritatem tuam nimis.

Original

Hebrew
English
The testimonies You have laid down are righteous and altogether faithful.

Notes

Psalms 119:137–144

Tsadhe (צ) is the eighteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet and marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

God is righteous, and his word is right and just, especially in contrast to the deceptions of the wicked.

Psalms 119:1–176

This psalm blends wisdom, lament, praise, thanksgiving, and confession. It often uses eight Hebrew words translated as:

  • “Instructions”

  • “law”

  • “words”

  • “commandments”

  • “statutes”

  • “judgments”

  • “promises”

  • “precepts“

These words encourage love for and obedience to God's instructions in the Scriptures (see 2 Timothy 3:14–17). A deep commitment to these instructions unifies the psalm.

Glossary

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Topics

The Righteousness of God: Exhibited in His Testimonies Word of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To