Psalm 119:144

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

Modern
Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.
Traditional
The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.
Literal
The righteousness of Your testimonies is forever; give me understanding, that I may live!
Latin
Æquitas testimonia tua in æternum: intellectum da mihi, et vivam.

Original

Hebrew
English
Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.

Notes

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.

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.

Theme notes and profiles

The Limitations of Law

Glossary

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Topics

God: Righteousness of The Righteousness of God: Exhibited in His Testimonies Wisdom: Prayer for Spiritual Word of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To