Psalms 119:142
Psalms 119:142 in Multiple Translations
Your righteousness is everlasting and Your law is true.
Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.
Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And thy law is truth.
Your righteousness is an unchanging righteousness, and your law is certain.
Your goodness and justice last forever; and your law is the truth.
Thy righteousnesse is an euerlasting righteousnes, and thy Lawe is trueth.
Thy righteousness [is] righteousness to the age, And Thy law [is] truth.
Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. Your law is truth.
Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.
You are righteous and you will be righteous forever, and your laws will never be changed.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:142
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Psalms 119:142 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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צִדְקָתְ/ךָ֣
צֶ֣דֶק
לְ/עוֹלָ֑ם
וְֽ/תוֹרָתְ/ךָ֥
אֱמֶֽת
צִדְקָתְ/ךָ֣
tsᵉdâqâh
H6666
righteousness
N-fs | Suff
צֶ֣דֶק
tsedeq
H6664
Righteousness
N-ms
לְ/עוֹלָ֑ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
Prep | N-ms
וְֽ/תוֹרָתְ/ךָ֥
tôwrâh
H8451
instruction
Conj | N-fs | Suff
אֱמֶֽת
ʼemeth
H571
truth
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:142
צִדְקָתְ/ךָ֣
tsᵉdâqâh
H6666
"righteousness"
N-fs | Suff
Encompasses the idea of righteousness, including justice, virtue, and morality, often describing God's attribute or the standard for human behavior. It is used to describe the ideal for personal conduct and societal norms, emphasizing the importance of living a righteous life.
Definition: 1) justice, righteousness 1a) righteousness (in government) 1a1) of judge, ruler, king 1a2) of law 1a3) of Davidic king Messiah 1b) righteousness (of God's attribute) 1c) righteousness (in a case or cause) 1d) righteousness, truthfulness 1e) righteousness (as ethically right) 1f) righteousness (as vindicated), justification, salvation 1f1) of God 1f2) prosperity (of people) 1g) righteous acts Aramaic equivalent: tsid.qah (צִדְקָה "righteousness" H6665)
Usage: Occurs in 150 OT verses. KJV: justice, moderately, right(-eous) (act, -ly, -ness). See also: Genesis 15:6; Proverbs 16:31; Psalms 5:9.
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.
לְ/עוֹלָ֑ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
Prep | N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
וְֽ/תוֹרָתְ/ךָ֥
tôwrâh
H8451
"instruction"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for instruction or law, referring to the Ten Commandments or the first five books of the Bible, guiding human behavior and moral code.
Definition: 1) law, direction, instruction 1a) instruction, direction (human or divine) 1a1) body of prophetic teaching 1a2) instruction in Messianic age 1a3) body of priestly direction or instruction 1a4) body of legal directives 1b) law 1b1) law of the burnt offering 1b2) of special law, codes of law 1c) custom, manner 1d) the Deuteronomic or Mosaic Law
Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: law. See also: Genesis 26:5; Nehemiah 8:7; Psalms 1:2.
אֱמֶֽת
ʼemeth
H571
"truth"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means truth, faithfulness, or stability, and is often used to describe God's character and promises. In Psalm 100:5, it says God's truth endures forever, and in Proverbs 12:17, it emphasizes the importance of truthful speech.
Definition: : faithful 1) firmness, faithfulness, truth 1a) sureness, reliability 1b) stability, continuance 1c) faithfulness, reliableness 1d) truth 1d1) as spoken 1d2) of testimony and judgment 1d3) of divine instruction 1d4) truth as a body of ethical or religious knowledge 1d5) true doctrine adv 2) in truth, truly
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: assured(-ly), establishment, faithful, right, sure, true (-ly, -th), verity. See also: Genesis 24:27; Psalms 111:7; Psalms 15:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:142
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- Psalms 119:142 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:142
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:142
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:142
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:142
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:142
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:142
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:142
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:142
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:142
- Sermons on Psalms 119:142
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
140Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.
141I am lowly and despised, but I do not forget Your precepts.
142Your righteousness is everlasting and Your law is true.
143Trouble and distress have found me, but Your commandments are my delight. 144Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 19:9 | The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. |
| 2 | Psalms 119:151 | You are near, O LORD, and all Your commandments are true. |
| 3 | John 17:17 | Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth. |
| 4 | Isaiah 51:8 | For the moth will devour them like a garment, and the worm will eat them like wool. But My righteousness will last forever, My salvation through all generations.” |
| 5 | Isaiah 51:6 | Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look at the earth below; for the heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and its people will die like gnats. But My salvation will last forever, and My righteousness will never fail. |
| 6 | Psalms 119:144 | Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live. |
| 7 | Ephesians 4:21 | Surely you heard of Him and were taught in Him—in keeping with the truth that is in Jesus— |
| 8 | Psalms 36:6 | Your righteousness is like the highest mountains; Your judgments are like the deepest sea. O LORD, You preserve man and beast. |
| 9 | 2 Thessalonians 1:6–10 | After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you, and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might, on the day He comes to be glorified in His saints and regarded with wonder by all who have believed, including you who have believed our testimony. |
| 10 | Daniel 9:24 | Seventy weeks are decreed for your people and your holy city to stop their transgression, to put an end to sin, to make atonement for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the Most Holy Place. |
Psalms 119:142 Summary
This verse reminds us that God's righteousness is eternal and never changes, and that His law is true and reliable. This means that we can trust God's commands and guidelines for living, knowing that they come from a loving and faithful God, as seen in verses like Psalms 36:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11. By studying and obeying God's law, we can live a life that honors Him and brings joy and fulfillment to our lives, as taught in John 14:15 and 1 John 5:3. As we reflect on God's everlasting righteousness and true law, may we be encouraged to seek a deeper relationship with Him and to live a life that reflects His love and character.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God's righteousness is everlasting?
This means that God's righteousness is eternal and never changes, as seen in Psalms 119:142, and is a fundamental aspect of His character, as also stated in Psalms 92:15.
How can we be certain that God's law is true?
We can be certain that God's law is true because it comes from a righteous and faithful God, as stated in Psalms 119:142, and is confirmed by the teachings of the Bible, such as Deuteronomy 32:4 and Psalms 19:7-11.
What is the significance of God's law being true in our lives?
God's law being true provides a foundation for our faith and guides us in living a righteous life, as seen in Psalms 119:142 and supported by verses like Proverbs 28:4 and Romans 7:12.
How can we apply the truth of God's law in our daily lives?
We can apply the truth of God's law by studying and obeying His commandments, as encouraged in Psalms 119:142 and Joshua 1:8, and seeking to live a life that honors God, as taught in Matthew 22:37-40.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have experienced God's everlasting righteousness in my life, and how can I respond with gratitude and obedience?
- How does the truth of God's law impact my decisions and actions, and what are some areas where I need to seek greater obedience?
- In what ways can I use God's law as a guide for living a righteous life, and what are some specific verses that encourage me to do so?
- What are some challenges or doubts that I face in trusting the truth of God's law, and how can I seek to overcome them through prayer and study of the Bible?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:142
Thy righteousness [is] an everlasting righteousness,.... Or, "is for ever" (z).
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:142
Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:142
Ver. 142. An everlasting righteousness; constant and unchangeable, the same in all ages and places, and to all persons, of eternal truth and justice, never to be dispensed with, nor to be made void. The truth; nothing but truth; or as true as truth itself.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:142
Psalms 119:142 Thy righteousness [is] an everlasting righteousness, and thy law [is] the truth.Ver. 142. Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness] When all other laws and sentences, though engraven in brass or marble, shall decay and determine, thy law lasteth for ever, and so shall they that observe it. And thy law is the truth] And therefore lasting. Mονιμονηαληθεια, saith Plato. The eternity of Israel cannot lie, 1 Samuel 15:29.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:142
(142) Thy . . .—Better, Thy righteousness is right for ever, and Thy law is truth.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:142
Verse 142. Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness] The word צדק tsedek is a word of very extensive meaning in the Bible. It signifies, not only God's inherent righteousness and perfection of nature, but also his method of treating others; his plan of redemption; his method of saving others. And the word δικαιοσυνη, which answers to it, in the Septuagint and in the New Testament, is used with the same latitude of meaning, and in the same sense; particularly in that remarkable passage, Romans 3:25-26, where see the notes. Thy merciful method of dealing with sinners and justifying the ungodly will last as long as the earth lasts; and thy law that witnesses this, in all its pages, is the truth.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:142
142. is the truth] Is truth. Cp. Psalms 119:151; Psalms 119:160; Psalms 19:9; John 17:17.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:142
Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness - It never changes.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:142
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 119:142
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Where to Find Spiritual Reality & How to Get It by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of spiritual reality and the need for believers to actively cooperate with the Holy Spirit. He explains that spiritual realit |
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Attributes of God (Series 2): God's Perfect Justice by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of atonement for our sins. He explains that every moral inequity will be judged unless covered by sufficient atonement. He hi |
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The Final Paradox by Elton Trueblood | Elton Trueblood delves into the profound theological reflections of Abraham Lincoln, emphasizing his unwavering belief in the sovereignty and guidance of God in the midst of great |
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Of the Veracity of God. by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the veracity of God, asserting that God is true in His essence, works, and words. He explains that God's truth is intrinsic to His nature, distinguishing Him f |
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On Godly Fear by Thomas Reade | Thomas Reade preaches about the power of fear in the human heart, emphasizing how people often fear earthly dangers more than the wrath of God and approaching death and judgment. H |
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Take the Little Book, and Eat It by George Warnock | George Warnock preaches about the significance of the end times and the importance of embracing the 'end-time truth' revealed in the Book of Revelation. He emphasizes the need for |
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The Way of Life and Death Made Manifest, and Set Before Men by Isaac Penington | Isaac Penington preaches about the deep-rooted issues in the nation, highlighting the need for true repentance, conversion, and regeneration to restore the lost faith, love, hope, |