Psalms 119:137
Psalms 119:137 in Multiple Translations
Righteous are You, O LORD, and upright are Your judgments.
Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.
Righteous art thou, O Jehovah, And upright are thy judgments.
O Lord, great is your righteousness, and upright are your decisions.
Lord, you are right, and what you decide is just!
TSADDI. Righteous art thou, O Lord, and iust are thy iudgements.
[Tzade.] Righteous [art] Thou, O Jehovah, And upright [are] Thy judgments.
You are righteous, LORD. Your judgments are upright.
TSADDI. Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.
Yahweh, you are righteous and ◄your regulations/the rules that you have given to us► are just/fair.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:137
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Psalms 119:137 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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צַדִּ֣יק
אַתָּ֣ה
יְהוָ֑ה
וְ֝/יָשָׁ֗ר
מִשְׁפָּטֶֽי/ךָ
צַדִּ֣יק
tsaddîyq
H6662
righteous
Adj
אַתָּ֣ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וְ֝/יָשָׁ֗ר
yâshâr
H3477
Jashar
Conj | Adj
מִשְׁפָּטֶֽי/ךָ
mishpâṭ
H4941
justice
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:137
צַדִּ֣יק
tsaddîyq
H6662
"righteous"
Adj
Means being just or righteous, as seen in government, personal conduct, or character, often describing someone made right with God. It appears in descriptions of King David and other biblical leaders. The concept is central to the Bible's teachings on morality and ethics.
Definition: 1) just, lawful, righteous 1a) just, righteous (in government) 1b) just, right (in one's cause) 1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character) 1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God) 1e) right, correct, lawful
Usage: Occurs in 197 OT verses. KJV: just, lawful, righteous (man). See also: Genesis 6:9; Proverbs 10:31; Psalms 1:5.
אַתָּ֣ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וְ֝/יָשָׁ֗ר
yâshâr
H3477
"Jashar"
Conj | Adj
Jashar refers to being straight or just, like doing what is convenient and right. A man named Jashar lived before Israel's monarchy, as mentioned in Joshua 10:13. He wrote a book of poetry and songs, now lost.
Definition: A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jos.10.13
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: convenient, equity, Jasher, just, meet(-est), [phrase] pleased well right(-eous), straight, (most) upright(-ly, -ness). See also: Exodus 15:26; Psalms 32:11; Psalms 7:11.
מִשְׁפָּטֶֽי/ךָ
mishpâṭ
H4941
"justice"
N-mp | Suff
Mishpat means justice or judgment, and is often used to describe God's righteous judgment, as well as human laws and decisions, in books like Deuteronomy and Isaiah.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) judgment, justice, ordinance 1a) judgment 1a1) act of deciding a case 1a2) place, court, seat of judgment 1a3) process, procedure, litigation (before judges) 1a4) case, cause (presented for judgment) 1a5) sentence, decision (of judgment) 1a6) execution (of judgment) 1a7) time (of judgment) 1b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man) 1c) ordinance 1d) decision (in law) 1e) right, privilege, due (legal) 1f) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan
Usage: Occurs in 406 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong. See also: Genesis 18:19; 1 Kings 2:3; Psalms 1:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:137
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 119:137 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:137
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:137
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:137
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:137
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:137
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:137
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:137
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:137
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:137
- Sermons on Psalms 119:137
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
135Make Your face shine upon Your servant, and teach me Your statutes.
136My eyes shed streams of tears because Your law is not obeyed.
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
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 12:1 | Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease? |
| 2 | Ezra 9:15 | O LORD, God of Israel, You are righteous! For we remain this day as a remnant. Here we are before You in our guilt, though because of it no one can stand before You.” |
| 3 | Daniel 9:7 | To You, O Lord, belongs righteousness, but this day we are covered with shame—the men of Judah, the people of Jerusalem, and all Israel near and far, in all the countries to which You have driven us because of our unfaithfulness to You. |
| 4 | Psalms 145:17 | The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds. |
| 5 | Revelation 16:7 | And I heard the altar reply: “Yes, Lord God Almighty, true and just are Your judgments.” |
| 6 | Nehemiah 9:33 | You are just in all that has befallen us, because You have acted faithfully, while we have acted wickedly. |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 32:4 | He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He. |
| 8 | Psalms 99:4 | The mighty King loves justice. You have established equity; You have exercised justice and righteousness in Jacob. |
| 9 | Psalms 103:6 | The LORD executes righteousness and justice for all the oppressed. |
| 10 | Daniel 9:14 | Therefore the LORD has kept the calamity in store and brought it upon us. For the LORD our God is righteous in all He does; yet we have not obeyed His voice. |
Psalms 119:137 Summary
[Psalms 119:137 tells us that God is righteous and His judgments are upright, meaning He always does what is right and fair, as seen in His actions throughout the Bible, such as in Deuteronomy 32:4 and Revelation 16:5-7. This truth helps us to trust and reverence Him more, and also gives us a sense of our own need for righteousness, as stated in Matthew 5:6 and Psalms 51:10-12. By acknowledging God's righteousness, we can have confidence in His love and care for us, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28. As we reflect on God's righteousness, we can ask ourselves, 'What are some areas in my life where I struggle to trust God's righteousness and judgments?' and 'How can I apply the truth of God's righteousness to my daily decisions and actions, as encouraged in Psalms 119:137 and Colossians 3:17?']
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to say that God is righteous?
To say that God is righteous, as stated in Psalms 119:137, means that He is perfectly just and always does what is right, as seen in His judgments and actions throughout the Bible, such as in Deuteronomy 32:4 and Revelation 16:5-7.
How can we trust God's judgments when we don't understand them?
We can trust God's judgments because they are based on His perfect character and wisdom, as stated in Romans 11:33 and Psalms 119:137, and even when we don't understand them, we can trust that He is working everything out for our good, as promised in Romans 8:28.
What does it mean for God's judgments to be upright?
For God's judgments to be upright means that they are fair, just, and without any partiality or bias, as seen in Psalms 119:137 and supported by verses like Acts 10:34, which states that God shows no favoritism.
How does acknowledging God's righteousness affect our relationship with Him?
Acknowledging God's righteousness, as in Psalms 119:137, helps us to trust and reverence Him more, and also gives us a sense of our own need for righteousness, as stated in Matthew 5:6 and Psalms 51:10-12, leading to a deeper and more intimate relationship with Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I struggle to trust God's righteousness and judgments?
- How can I apply the truth of God's righteousness to my daily decisions and actions, as encouraged in Psalms 119:137 and Colossians 3:17?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my trust in God's upright judgments, even when I don't fully understand them, as seen in Psalms 37:3-7 and Proverbs 3:5-6?
- What are some Bible verses that help me to understand and appreciate God's righteousness, such as Psalms 119:137, Revelation 16:5-7, and Romans 3:21-26?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:137
u, TZADDI.--The Eighteenth Part. Ver. 137. TZADDI. Righteous [art] thou, O Lord,.... Essentially, originally, and of himself; naturally, immutably, and universally, in all his ways and works of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:137
Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments. Righteous art thou, O Lord, and upright are thy judgments - (Deuteronomy 32:4.) The "righteous" is singular, "judgments" plural - i:e., thy
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:137
TZADDI Ver. 137. Righteous art thou, by thine essence and nature, and therefore it is impossible that thou shouldst be unjust in any of thy laws or providences.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:137
Psalms 119:137 TZADDI. Righteous [art] thou, O LORD, and upright [are] thy judgments.Ver. 137. Righteous art thou, O Lord] Essentially and efficiently. And upright are thy judgments] Which are sometimes secret, but always just, as the Emperor Mauricius also acknowledged, when his wife and children were slain before his eyes by the traitor Phocas.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:137
TZADDI. (137) And upright.—For an interesting historical association with this verse see Gibbon’s account of the death of the Emperor Maurice (chap 46).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:137
LETTER צ TSADDI. - Eighteenth Division Verse 137. Righteous art thou] Thou art infinitely holy in thy nature; and therefore thou art upright in thy judgments - all thy dispensations to men.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:137
137–144. Tsâdç. The righteousness, purity, and truth of God’s law command the Psalmist’s deepest love and reverence.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:137
Righteous art thou, O Lord ... - This commences a new division of the psalm, indicated by the Hebrew letter Tsaddiy (צ ts) - corresponding with “ts.” The thought in this verse is, that God is right,
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:137
ö, Tsade.137-144. Thy law is the truth—This division, more than any other, tells us of a heart to which the eternal God was a living power.
Sermons on Psalms 119:137
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The Justice of God by Michael Durham | In this sermon, the preacher acknowledges his limited understanding of God and his desire to have a clearer vision of Him. He emphasizes the importance of prayer and seeking God's |
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Book of Zephaniah by Bob Phillips | In this sermon, the speaker describes the state of Jerusalem and its people, who are in a state of despair and humiliation. The gates of the city are destroyed, the nobles are unab |
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Of the Justice or Righteousness of God. by John Gill | John Gill expounds on the justice and righteousness of God, emphasizing that these attributes are essential and inherent to His nature. He argues that God's righteousness is acknow |
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How Long Is This Valley? by Richard E. Bieber | Richard E. Bieber preaches about the journey from receiving a vision from God to seeing that vision become a reality in our lives, emphasizing the necessity of passing through vall |
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Jeremiah 12:1 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith addresses the profound questions of faith in his sermon 'BUT, WHY GOD?' using Jeremiah 12:1 as a foundation. He explores Jeremiah's struggle with God's justice, emphasi |
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Time to Pause and Think by Ron Bailey | Ron Bailey reflects on the profound questions raised by tragic events like tsunamis and the declaration that 'God is Love' in the Bible. He emphasizes the importance of seeking und |
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Letter 98 by James Bourne | James Bourne preaches to Mr. T. 0. about the importance of experiencing God's judgments and discipline, which reveal the hidden sins and inventions of our hearts. Through this comm |