New International Version The statutes you have laid down are righteous; they are fully trustworthy. New Living Translation Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy. English Standard Version You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness. Berean Standard Bible The testimonies You have laid down are righteous and altogether faithful. Berean Literal Bible You have appointed your righteous testimonies, and exceedingly faithful. King James Bible Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful. New King James Version Your testimonies, which You have commanded, Are righteous and very faithful. New American Standard Bible You have commanded Your testimonies in righteousness And great faithfulness. NASB 1995 You have commanded Your testimonies in righteousness And exceeding faithfulness. NASB 1977 Thou hast commanded Thy testimonies in righteousness And exceeding faithfulness. Legacy Standard Bible In righteousness, You have commanded Your testimonies And in exceeding faithfulness. Amplified Bible You have commanded Your testimonies in righteousness And in great faithfulness. Berean Annotated Bible The testimonies You have laid down are righteous and altogether faithful. Christian Standard Bible The decrees you issue are righteous and altogether trustworthy. Holman Christian Standard Bible The decrees You issue are righteous and altogether trustworthy. American Standard Version Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness And very faithfulness. Contemporary English Version All your teachings are true and trustworthy. English Revised Version Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness and very faithfulness. GOD'S WORD® Translation You have issued your written instructions. They are fair and completely dependable. Good News Translation The rules that you have given are completely fair and right. International Standard Version You have ordered your decrees to us rightly, and they are very faithful. NET Bible The rules you impose are just, and absolutely reliable. New Heart English Bible You have commanded your statutes in righteousness. They are fully trustworthy. Webster's Bible Translation Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe testimonies You have laid down are righteous and altogether faithful. World English Bible You have commanded your statutes in righteousness. They are fully trustworthy. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou have appointed Your testimonies, "" Righteous and exceedingly faithful, Berean Literal Bible You have appointed your righteous testimonies, and exceedingly faithful. Young's Literal Translation Thou hast appointed Thy testimonies, Righteous and exceeding faithful, Smith's Literal Translation Thou didst command justice thy testimonies, and faithfulness exceedingly. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou hast commanded justice thy testimonies: and thy truth exceedingly. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible You have given your testimonies in righteousness and in surpassing faithfulness. New Revised Standard Version You have appointed your decrees in righteousness and in all faithfulness. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThou hast commanded thy testimony in righteousness and faithfulness. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated You commanded your testimonies in righteousness and in faithfulness. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thou hast commanded Thy testimonies in righteousness And exceeding faithfulness. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thou has commanded righteousness and perfect truth, as thy testimonies. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet…137Righteous are You, O LORD, and upright are Your judgments. 138The testimonies You have laid down are righteous and altogether faithful. 139My zeal has consumed me because my foes forget Your words.… Cross References The testimonies You have laid down Psalm 78:5 For He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which He commanded our fathers to teach to their children, Psalm 19:7 The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. are righteous Psalm 19:9 The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. Deuteronomy 4:8 And what nation is great enough to have righteous statutes and ordinances like this entire law I set before you today? and altogether faithful. Psalm 111:7-8 The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are trustworthy. / They are upheld forever and ever, enacted in truth and uprightness. Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. Nehemiah 9:13 You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You gave them just ordinances, true laws, and good statutes and commandments. Romans 7:12 So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good. Isaiah 42:21 The LORD was pleased, for the sake of His righteousness, to magnify His law and make it glorious. Matthew 5:18 For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. John 17:17 Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth. Romans 3:31 Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Certainly not! Instead, we uphold the law. 1 Timothy 1:8 Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately. Hebrews 6:18 Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged. 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 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 Your testimonies that you have commanded are righteous and very faithful. testimonies Psalm 119:86,144 All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me… Psalm 19:7-9 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple… Deuteronomy 4:8,45 And what nation is there so great, that hath statutes and judgments so righteous as all this law, which I set before you this day? … righteous. Psalm 119:75 I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me. Jump to Previous Appointed Commanded Exceeding Faithful Faithfulness Fully Laid Righteous Righteousness Statutes Testimonies Trustworthy Unchanging WordJump to Next Appointed Commanded Exceeding Faithful Faithfulness Fully Laid Righteous Righteousness Statutes Testimonies Trustworthy Unchanging WordPsalm 119 1. This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.2. Aleph. 9. Beth 17. Gimel 25. Daleth 33. He 41. Waw 49. Zayin 57. Heth 65. Teth 73. Yodh 81. Kaph 89. Lamedh 97. Mem 105. Nun 113. Samekh 121. Ayin 129. Pe 137. Tsadhe 145. Qoph 153. Resh 161. Sin and Shin 169. Taw The testimonies You have laid down God established His covenant commands for Israel as an enduring expression of His will. They governed worship, justice, morality, and community life, calling His people to live under His authority. Psa 78:5 For He established a testimony in Jacob,… are righteous Every command reflects God’s perfect justice and holiness. His statutes provide a true standard for human conduct and reveal what is right in His sight. Psa 19:9 The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever;… and altogether faithful. God’s testimonies are wholly trustworthy, without error or inconsistency. What He has commanded and promised stands firm because He Himself is faithful. Psa 111:7-8 The works of His hands are truth and justice;… Persons / Places / Events 1. PsalmistThe author of Psalm 119, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses a deep love and reverence for God's law. 2. God The divine author of the testimonies, whose righteousness and faithfulness are extolled by the psalmist. 3. Israel The nation to whom the testimonies were originally given, serving as a context for understanding the importance of God's laws. 4. The Law Refers to the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, which contain God's commandments and instructions. 5. The Temple While not directly mentioned in this verse, the Temple in Jerusalem is a central place of worship and adherence to God's testimonies. Teaching Points The Righteousness of God's WordGod's testimonies are inherently righteous, reflecting His perfect nature. As believers, we are called to trust and uphold these righteous standards in our lives. The Faithfulness of God's Testimonies The faithfulness of God's word assures us that His promises and commands are reliable. We can depend on His guidance in every aspect of life. Living by God's Standards As followers of Christ, we are encouraged to align our lives with God's righteous testimonies, allowing them to shape our character and decisions. The Role of Scripture in Spiritual Growth Engaging with God's word is essential for spiritual maturity. It equips us for every good work and helps us discern truth from falsehood. The Eternal Nature of God's Word God's testimonies are not only relevant for the past but remain applicable today. They provide a foundation for living a life that honors God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 119:138?2. How can we implement God's "righteous and altogether trustworthy" commands in daily life? 3. What does Psalm 119:138 reveal about God's nature and His Word's reliability? 4. How does Psalm 119:138 connect with 2 Timothy 3:16 about Scripture's authority? 5. In what ways can we trust God's commands amid modern cultural challenges? 6. How does understanding Psalm 119:138 strengthen our faith and obedience to God? 7. What does Psalm 119:138 reveal about God's commandments being righteous and trustworthy? 8. How does Psalm 119:138 challenge our understanding of divine justice? 9. Why is the emphasis on righteousness significant in Psalm 119:138? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 119? (138) Thy testimonies.--Better, Thou hast commanded Thy testimonies in righteousness and very faithfulness. But unquestionably another arrangement of the text of these two verses is correct. It takes the verb commandest with Psalm 119:137, and gets the simple and obvious "righteous art Thou, O Lord, and upright in the judgments which Thou hast commanded. Thy testimonies are righteous, and faithful to the uttermost" (Burgess). (See Psalm 7:6 and Psalm 119:144.)Verse 138. - Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful; literally, righteousness and very faithfulness (see the Revised Version). "Harsh and severe as thy testimonies may seem, they are all thoroughly for man's highest good" (Kay). Psalm 119:138 assures us that every word God has planted in Scripture stands firm—righteous in character and utterly reliable in practice. Because these testimonies come from the never-changing Lord, they provide an unshakable guide for faith, conduct, and hope. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The testimoniesעֵדֹתֶ֑יךָ (‘ê·ḏō·ṯe·ḵā) Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5713: Testimony, witness You have laid down צִ֭וִּיתָ (ṣiw·wî·ṯā) Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order are righteous צֶ֣דֶק (ṣe·ḏeq) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6664: The right, equity, prosperity and altogether מְאֹֽד׃ (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily faithful. וֶֽאֱמוּנָ֥ה (we·’ĕ·mū·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 530: Firmness, steadfastness, fidelity Additonal Resources Psalm 119:138 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 119:138 Bible Gateway Psalm 119:138 Bible.com Psalm 119:138 NIV |
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