Psalm 119:68

Translations

Modern

You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes.

Traditional

Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.

Literal

You are good, and the One doing good; may You teach me Your statutes.

Latin

Bonus es tu, et in bonitate tua doce me justificationes tuas.

Original

Hebrew

English

You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes.

Notes

Psalms 119:65–68

Good judgment and knowledge come from wisdom (Psalm 111:10).
The psalmist admits he used to wander like a lost sheep (Psalm 119:176).
now I keep your word: See Psalm 119:25–29.
You are good, and You do what is good: God's character is perfect (Psalm 97:2; James 1:17; 1 John 1:5).

Psalms 119:65–72

Teth (ט) is the ninth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

The psalmist admits his sin and gratefully accepts the Lord's discipline.

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

Psalm 119:12
Blessed are You, O LORD; teach me Your statutes.
Psalm 106:1
Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
Psalm 86:5
For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.
Exodus 34:6–7
Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness,
Matthew 19:17
“Why do you ask Me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.”
Psalm 107:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
Exodus 33:18–19
Then Moses said, “Please show me Your glory.”
Matthew 5:45
…that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.
Isaiah 63:7
I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us—the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion.
Luke 18:19
“Why do you call Me good?” Jesus replied. “No one is good except God alone.
Psalm 25:8–9
Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way.
Mark 10:18
“Why do you call Me good?” Jesus replied. “No one is good except God alone.

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

God is Declared to Be: Good God: Goodness of Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Goodness of God: Manifested in Doing Good Wisdom: Prayer for Spiritual

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