Psalm 119:172

Translations

Modern

My tongue sings of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteous.

Traditional

My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.

Literal

Let my tongue sing out Your word, for all Your commandments are righteous.

Latin

Pronuntiabit lingua mea eloquium tuum, quia omnia mandata tua æquitas.

Original

Hebrew

English

My tongue sings of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteous.

Notes

Psalms 119:169–176

Taw (ת) is the twenty-second letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

God's servant asks the Lord for help one last time. He still feels like a lost sheep.

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.

Related verses

Ephesians 4:29
Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.
Romans 7:14
We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin.
Romans 7:12
So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.
Matthew 12:34–35
You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.
Psalm 37:30
The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.
Psalm 119:142
Your righteousness is everlasting and Your law is true.
Psalm 119:138
The testimonies You have laid down are righteous and altogether faithful.
Psalm 78:4
We will not hide them from their children but will declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD and His might and the wonders He has performed.
Colossians 4:6
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Psalm 119:13
With my lips I proclaim all the judgments of Your mouth.
Psalm 40:9–10
I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; behold, I do not seal my lips, as You, O LORD, do know.
Psalm 119:86
All Your commandments are faithful; I am persecuted without cause—help me!

Glossary

Acrostic Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Music Poetry, Biblical Proverbs, Book of Psalms, Book of Word, Word of God, Words of God

Topics

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