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they are fully trustworthy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/119.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The testimonies You have laid down are righteous and altogether faithful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thy testimonies <i>that</i> thou hast commanded <i>are</i> righteous and very faithful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Your testimonies, <i>which</i> You have commanded, <i>Are</i> righteous and very faithful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have commanded Your testimonies in righteousness And great faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />You have commanded Your testimonies in righteousness And exceeding faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thou hast commanded Thy testimonies in righteousness And exceeding faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />In righteousness, You have commanded Your testimonies And in exceeding faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You have commanded Your testimonies in righteousness And in great faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The decrees you issue are righteous and altogether trustworthy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The decrees You issue are righteous and altogether trustworthy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness And very faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />All your teachings are true and trustworthy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness and very faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You have issued your written instructions. They are fair and completely dependable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The rules that you have given are completely fair and right. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You have ordered your decrees to us rightly, and they are very faithful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The testimonies You have laid down are righteous and altogether faithful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The rules you impose are just, and absolutely reliable. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You have commanded your statutes in righteousness. They are fully trustworthy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You have commanded your statutes in righteousness. They are fully trustworthy. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You have appointed Your testimonies, "" Righteous and exceedingly faithful,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Thou hast appointed Thy testimonies, Righteous and exceeding faithful,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou didst command justice thy testimonies, and faithfulness exceedingly.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou hast commanded justice thy testimonies: and thy truth exceedingly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:138>You have commanded justice: your testimonies and your truth even more so.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You have given your testimonies in righteousness and in surpassing faithfulness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You have appointed your decrees in righteousness and in all faithfulness.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thou hast commanded thy testimony in righteousness and faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />You commanded your testimonies in righteousness and in faithfulness.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thou hast commanded Thy testimonies in righteousness And exceeding faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thou has commanded righteousness and perfect truth, <i>as</i> thy testimonies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-138.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=15765" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">137</span>Righteous are You, O LORD, and upright are Your judgments. <span class="reftext">138</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5713.htm" title="5713: ‘ê·ḏō·ṯe·ḵā (N-fpc:: 2ms) -- Testimony, witness. Feminine of ed in its techn. Sense; testimony.">The testimonies</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣiw·wî·ṯā (V-Piel-Perf-2ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">You have laid down</a> <a href="/hebrew/6664.htm" title="6664: ṣe·ḏeq (N-msc) -- Rightness, righteousness. From tsadaq; the right; also equity or prosperity.">are righteous</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.">and altogether</a> <a href="/hebrew/530.htm" title="530: we·’ĕ·mū·nāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) --); or (shortened) >emunah feminine of 'emuwn; literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity.">faithful.</a> </span><span class="reftext">139</span>My zeal has consumed me because my foes forget Your words.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/4-8.htm">Deuteronomy 4:8</a></span><br />And what nation is great enough to have righteous statutes and ordinances like this entire law I set before you today?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-13.htm">Nehemiah 9:13</a></span><br />You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You gave them just ordinances, true laws, and good statutes and commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/7-12.htm">Romans 7:12</a></span><br />So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7-9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-21.htm">Isaiah 42:21</a></span><br />The LORD was pleased, for the sake of His righteousness, to magnify His law and make it glorious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-18.htm">Matthew 5:18</a></span><br />For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/17-17.htm">John 17:17</a></span><br />Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/3-31.htm">Romans 3:31</a></span><br />Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Certainly not! Instead, we uphold the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/1-8.htm">1 Timothy 1:8</a></span><br />Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/6-18.htm">Hebrews 6:18</a></span><br />Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16</a></span><br />All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/111-7.htm">Psalm 111:7-8</a></span><br />The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are trustworthy. / They are upheld forever and ever, enacted in truth and uprightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Proverbs 30:5</a></span><br />Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-19.htm">Isaiah 45:19</a></span><br />I have not spoken in secret, from a place in a land of darkness. I did not say to the descendants of Jacob, ‘Seek Me in a wasteland.’ I, the LORD, speak the truth; I say what is right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-17.htm">John 1:17</a></span><br />For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Your testimonies that you have commanded are righteous and very faithful.</p><p class="hdg">testimonies</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-86.htm">Psalm 119:86,144</a></b></br> All thy commandments <i>are</i> faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7-9</a></b></br> The law of the LORD <i>is</i> perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD <i>is</i> sure, making wise the simple… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/4-8.htm">Deuteronomy 4:8,45</a></b></br> And what nation <i>is there so</i> great, that hath statutes and judgments <i>so</i> righteous as all this law, which I set before you this day? … </p><p class="hdg">righteous.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-75.htm">Psalm 119:75</a></b></br> I know, O LORD, that thy judgments <i>are</i> right, and <i>that</i> thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/111-9.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/psalms/119-4.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/psalms/119-96.htm">Exceeding</a> <a href="/psalms/119-86.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/psalms/119-90.htm">Faithfulness</a> <a href="/psalms/119-4.htm">Fully</a> <a href="/psalms/119-110.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/psalms/119-137.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/119-137.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/119-135.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/psalms/119-129.htm">Testimonies</a> <a href="/psalms/119-86.htm">Trustworthy</a> <a href="/psalms/119-129.htm">Unchanging</a> <a 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href="/psalms/119-2.htm">Aleph.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-9.htm">Beth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-17.htm">Gimel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-25.htm">Daleth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-33.htm">He</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-41.htm">Waw</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-49.htm">Zayin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-57.htm">Heth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">65. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-65.htm">Teth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">73. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-73.htm">Yodh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">81. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-81.htm">Kaph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">89. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Lamedh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">97. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Mem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">105. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Nun</a></span><br><span class="reftext">113. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-113.htm">Samekh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">121. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-121.htm">Ayin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">129. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-129.htm">Pe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">137. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-137.htm">Tsadhe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">145. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-145.htm">Qoph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">153. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-153.htm">Resh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">161. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-161.htm">Sin and Shin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">169. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-169.htm">Taw</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div 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down</b><br>This phrase refers to the divine laws and decrees given by God, often seen as a reflection of His character and will. In the context of the Old Testament, "testimonies" can be understood as the covenantal stipulations given to Israel, such as those found in the Torah. These laws were not merely legal requirements but were intended to guide the Israelites in living a life that was pleasing to God. The use of "laid down" suggests a sense of permanence and authority, indicating that these testimonies are not subject to change or human alteration. This aligns with the biblical theme of God's word being eternal and unchanging, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8</a>, which states, "The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever."<p><b>are righteous</b><br>The righteousness of God's testimonies underscores their moral perfection and justice. In the biblical context, righteousness is often associated with God's nature and His actions. The laws and decrees given by God are a reflection of His righteous character, and they serve as a standard for human conduct. This righteousness is not merely legalistic but is deeply rooted in the covenant relationship between God and His people. The concept of righteousness is central to the biblical narrative, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/19-9.htm">Psalm 19:9</a>, which declares, "The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether."<p><b>and altogether faithful</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the reliability and trustworthiness of God's testimonies. The faithfulness of God's word is a recurring theme in Scripture, highlighting that what God has spoken will surely come to pass. This faithfulness is not only about the accuracy of God's promises but also about His unwavering commitment to His covenant people. The idea of God's faithfulness is echoed in <a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Lamentations 3:22-23</a>, which states, "The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is seen as the ultimate fulfillment of God's faithful promises, as He embodies the truth and reliability of God's word (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>, <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalmist.htm">Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses a deep love and reverence for God's law.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The divine author of the testimonies, whose righteousness and faithfulness are extolled by the psalmist.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom the testimonies were originally given, serving as a context for understanding the importance of God's laws.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_law.htm">The Law</a></b><br>Refers to the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, which contain God's commandments and instructions.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, the Temple in Jerusalem is a central place of worship and adherence to God's testimonies.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteousness_of_god's_word.htm">The Righteousness of God's Word</a></b><br>God's testimonies are inherently righteous, reflecting His perfect nature. As believers, we are called to trust and uphold these righteous standards in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_faithfulness_of_god's_testimonies.htm">The Faithfulness of God's Testimonies</a></b><br>The faithfulness of God's word assures us that His promises and commands are reliable. We can depend on His guidance in every aspect of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_by_god's_standards.htm">Living by God's Standards</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we are encouraged to align our lives with God's righteous testimonies, allowing them to shape our character and decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_scripture_in_spiritual_growth.htm">The Role of Scripture in Spiritual Growth</a></b><br>Engaging with God's word is essential for spiritual maturity. It equips us for every good work and helps us discern truth from falsehood.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_eternal_nature_of_god's_word.htm">The Eternal Nature of God's Word</a></b><br>God's testimonies are not only relevant for the past but remain applicable today. They provide a foundation for living a life that honors God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_119.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 119</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/were_adam_and_eve_of_caucasian_descent.htm">Is His Word prioritized over His Name?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_the_faithful_suffer.htm">The psalm insists that following God's laws brings peace and protection, yet other Bible passages show faithful people enduring suffering and persecution (Psalm 119:165).</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_bildad's_claim_with_innocent_suffering.htm">How can Bildad's claim that God never rejects the blameless (Job 8:20-22) be reconciled with instances of innocent suffering in Scripture?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_believers_suffer_if_god_protects.htm">Psalm 32:7 depicts God as a hiding place from trouble; why do devout individuals still face suffering and calamities?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/119.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(138) <span class= "bld">Thy testimonies.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">Thou hast commanded Thy testimonies in righteousness and very faithfulness. </span>But unquestionably another arrangement of the text of these two verses is correct. It takes the verb <span class= "ital">commandest </span>with <a href="/psalms/119-137.htm" title="Righteous are you, O LORD, and upright are your judgments.">Psalm 119:137</a>, 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 <a href="/psalms/7-6.htm" title="Arise, O LORD, in your anger, lift up yourself because of the rage of my enemies: and awake for me to the judgment that you have commanded.">Psalm 7:6</a> and <a href="/psalms/119-144.htm" title="The righteousness of your testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.">Psalm 119:144</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 138.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful</span>; literally, <span class="accented">righteousness and very faithfulness</span> (see the Revised Version). "Harsh and severe as thy testimonies may seem, they are all thoroughly for man's highest good" (Kay). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-138.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The testimonies</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵדֹתֶ֑יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·ḏō·ṯe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5713.htm">Strong's 5713: </a> </span><span class="str2">Testimony, witness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You have laid down</span><br /><span class="heb">צִ֭וִּיתָ</span> <span class="translit">(ṣiw·wî·ṯā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are righteous</span><br /><span class="heb">צֶ֣דֶק</span> <span class="translit">(ṣe·ḏeq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6664.htm">Strong's 6664: </a> </span><span class="str2">The right, equity, prosperity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and altogether</span><br /><span class="heb">מְאֹֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(mə·’ōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3966.htm">Strong's 3966: </a> </span><span class="str2">Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily</span><br /><br /><span class="word">faithful.</span><br /><span class="heb">וֶֽאֱמוּנָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(we·’ĕ·mū·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_530.htm">Strong's 530: </a> </span><span class="str2">Firmness, steadfastness, fidelity</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-138.htm">Psalm 119:138 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-138.htm">Psalm 119:138 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-138.htm">Psalm 119:138 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-138.htm">Psalm 119:138 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-138.htm">Psalm 119:138 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-138.htm">Psalm 119:138 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-138.htm">Psalm 119:138 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-138.htm">Psalm 119:138 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-138.htm">Psalm 119:138 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-138.htm">Psalm 119:138 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-138.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:138 You have commanded your statutes in righteousness (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-137.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:137"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:137" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-139.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:139"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:139" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>