Psalms 119:138
Psalms 119:138 in Multiple Translations
The testimonies You have laid down are righteous and altogether faithful.
Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.
Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness And very faithfulness.
You have given your unchanging word in righteousness, and it is for ever.
You have given your instructions which are fair and totally trustworthy.
Thou hast commanded iustice by thy testimonies and trueth especially.
Thou hast appointed Thy testimonies, Righteous and exceeding faithful,
You have commanded your statutes in righteousness. They are fully trustworthy.
Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.
◄Your requirements/All the things that you have instructed us to do► are true and are all very right and fair.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:138
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Psalms 119:138 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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צִ֭וִּיתָ
צֶ֣דֶק
עֵדֹתֶ֑י/ךָ
וֶֽ/אֱמוּנָ֥ה
מְאֹֽד
צִ֭וִּיתָ
tsâvâh
H6680
to command
V-Piel-Perf-2ms
צֶ֣דֶק
tsedeq
H6664
Righteousness
N-ms
עֵדֹתֶ֑י/ךָ
ʻêdâh
H5713
witness
N-fp | Suff
וֶֽ/אֱמוּנָ֥ה
ʼĕmûwnâh
H530
faithfulness
Conj | N-fs
מְאֹֽד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
much
Adv
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:138
צִ֭וִּיתָ
tsâvâh
H6680
"to command"
V-Piel-Perf-2ms
To command or give orders, as seen in the Bible when God gives charge to his people. It can also mean to appoint or ordain someone for a task. This word is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to command, charge, give orders, lay charge, give charge to, order 1a)(Piel) 1a1) to lay charge upon 1a2) to give charge to, give command to 1a3) to give charge unto 1a4) to give charge over, appoint 1a5) to give charge, command 1a6) to charge, command 1a7) to charge, commission 1a8) to command, appoint, ordain (of divine act) 1b) (Pual) to be commanded
Usage: Occurs in 475 OT verses. KJV: appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 10:13; Deuteronomy 12:11.
צֶ֣דֶק
tsedeq
H6664
"Righteousness"
N-ms
Represents the idea of righteousness or justice, often referring to God's character or the standard for human behavior. It is closely tied to the concept of morality and what is right. The word is used to describe the ideal for human conduct and society.
Definition: This name means justice, righteousness Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] even, ([idiom] that which is altogether) just(-ice), (un-)right(-eous) (cause, -ly, -ness). See also: Leviticus 19:15; Psalms 119:138; Psalms 4:2.
עֵדֹתֶ֑י/ךָ
ʻêdâh
H5713
"witness"
N-fp | Suff
This word refers to a divine testimony or witness, always in the plural form, and is used to describe God's laws. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy, emphasizing God's instructions. The word is about God's guidance.
Definition: testimony, witness
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: testimony, witness. Compare H5712 (עֵדָה). See also: Genesis 21:30; Psalms 119:24; Psalms 25:10.
וֶֽ/אֱמוּנָ֥ה
ʼĕmûwnâh
H530
"faithfulness"
Conj | N-fs
The Hebrew word for faithfulness, meaning firmness, security, or fidelity. It describes being steady and trustworthy, as seen in the KJV translations of faith, stability, and truth. This concept is essential in the Bible, particularly in relationships and commitments.
Definition: firmness, fidelity, steadfastness, steadiness
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: faith(-ful, -ly, -ness, (man)), set office, stability, steady, truly, truth, verily. See also: Exodus 17:12; Psalms 89:50; Psalms 33:4.
מְאֹֽד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
"much"
Adv
Meod means 'much' or 'very' and is used to emphasize something. It can mean 'exceedingly' or 'greatly' and is often used to show strong feelings or actions.
Definition: adv 1) exceedingly, much subst 2) might, force, abundance n m 3) muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly 3a) force, might 3b) exceedingly, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree) 3b1) exceedingly 3b2) up to abundance, to a great degree, exceedingly 3b3) with muchness, muchness
Usage: Occurs in 278 OT verses. KJV: diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well. See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Samuel 11:6; Psalms 6:4.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:138
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- Psalms 119:138 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:138
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:138
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:138
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:138
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:138
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:138
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:138
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:138
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:138
- Sermons on Psalms 119:138
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
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. 140Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 19:7–9 | The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. |
| 2 | Psalms 119:144 | Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live. |
| 3 | Psalms 119:86 | All Your commandments are faithful; I am persecuted without cause—help me! |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 4:8 | And what nation is great enough to have righteous statutes and ordinances like this entire law I set before you today? |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 4:45 | These are the testimonies, statutes, and ordinances that Moses proclaimed to them after they had come out of Egypt, |
Psalms 119:138 Summary
[This verse is saying that God's commands and teachings are right and true, and we can trust in them, as seen in Psalms 119:138. It's like having a map to follow, and we can be sure that the map will lead us in the right direction, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6. God's Word is a gift to us, and it helps us to know how to live in a way that pleases Him, as seen in Psalms 119:140. By following God's testimonies, we can live a life that is pleasing to Him and fulfilled, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God's testimonies are righteous?
This means that God's commands and teachings are morally right and just, as seen in Psalms 119:138, and are a reflection of His character, as stated in Psalms 92:15, where it says 'to declare that the LORD is upright'
How can we know that God's testimonies are faithful?
We can know that God's testimonies are faithful because He is a faithful God, as stated in Deuteronomy 7:9, and His Word is truth, as Jesus says in John 17:17
What is the significance of God laying down His testimonies?
God laying down His testimonies signifies that He has given us a clear and established standard for living, as seen in Psalms 119:138, and this standard is based on His righteous and faithful character, as seen in Psalms 119:137
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse is part of a larger section in Psalms 119 where the psalmist is expressing his love and admiration for God's Word, as seen in Psalms 119:140, and is a declaration of God's righteousness and faithfulness, as seen in Psalms 119:137
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply the righteousness and faithfulness of God's testimonies to my own life?
- How can I cultivate a deeper appreciation for God's Word and its role in my life, as expressed in Psalms 119:140?
- What are some ways that I can trust in God's faithfulness, even when circumstances seem uncertain, as seen in Psalms 9:10?
- How can I use God's testimonies to guide my decisions and actions, as seen in Psalms 119:105?
- What are some ways that I can share God's testimonies with others, as seen in Matthew 28:19-20?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:138
Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded [are] righteous,.... The Scriptures are holy, just, and good; and what is contained in them are according to godliness; are for instruction in righteousness,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:138
Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:138
Ver. 138. But this verse is otherwise rendered by all the ancient interpreters, and by divers others, and that more agreeably to the order of the words in the Hebrew text, Thou hast commanded righteousness, even thy testimonies (or, the righteousness of thy testimonies; or, thy righteous testimonies, by a common Hebraism; or rather, righteousness in or by thy testimonies; nothing being more frequent than the ellipsis of the prefix beth, which signifies in or by) and truth, (or, and true, thy righteous and true testimonies; although the other seems to be the better translation,) earnestly. So the sense is, Thou hast strictly and severely, under the highest obligations and penalties, commanded in thy word that men should be just and true in all their actions. And this agrees very well with the next foregoing verse, wherein he affirmed that God is righteous, and doth righteous things; and then here he adds that he requires righteousness and truth from all men.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:138
Psalms 119:138 Thy testimonies [that] thou hast commanded [are] righteous and very faithful.Ver. 138. Thy testimonies which thou hast commanded] i.e. The gospel, as Isaiah 8:20. And the commandment thereof to hear Christ, Matthew 17:5, and to believe in his name, 1 John 3:23; this is a faithful and true saying, 1 Timothy 1:15, not avengelaion, as the Jews blasphemously call it, or fabula de Christo, a fable about Christ, as that blackmouthed pope.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:138
(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 Psalms 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 Psalms 7:6 and Psalms 119:144.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:138
Verse 138. Thy testimonies] Every thing that proceeds from thee partakes of the perfections of thy nature.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:138
138. Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness And faithfulness to the uttermost. Cp. Psalms 119:86; Psalms 119:90; Psalms 119:144; Psalms 119:151; Deuteronomy 4:8. God’s commandments which bear witness to His Will and man’s duty are the expression of His absolute righteousness and of that faithfulness to His covenant which is an inalienable element of that righteousness. Cp. 2 Timothy 2:13.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:138
Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded - Thy law, considered as a testimony as to what is right and best.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:138
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 119:138
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How to Bring Your Children to Christ by Ray Comfort | In this sermon, the speaker shares personal experiences and observations about the transformative power of God's word. He emphasizes the importance of having a fear of God and reco |
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Hell's Best Kept Secret (At Texas A&m) by Kirk Cameron | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of sharing the gospel with others. He suggests starting conversations with everyday topics and then transitioning to spiritua |
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Kirk Cameron Testimony by Kirk Cameron | The video begins with the speaker introducing a gospel track that serves as an icebreaker and a tool for sharing the gospel message. He explains how the track uses an optical illus |
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(Exodus) Exodus 20:18-24 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the giving of the law to the Israelites on Mount Sinai. He emphasizes that the giving of the law was not a beautiful or pleasant event, but r |
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Soundly Saved - Kirk's Hbks by Kirk Cameron | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of following Jesus' example in biblical evangelism. He refers to the story of the Woman at the Well in John chapter 4 as a bea |
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God's Truth About Satan's Lies by Russell Kelfer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the four things that Satan cannot stand: absolute truth, God-derived authority, understanding of the spiritual battle, and recognition of Sat |
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Absalom by Jacob Prasch | This sermon emphasizes the importance of sharing the full gospel message, including the need for repentance and the reality of trials, not just the blessings and feel-good aspects. |