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Blessed <i>are</i> the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /> ALEPH Blessed <i>are</i> the undefiled in the way, Who walk in the law of the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed are those whose way is blameless, Who walk in the Law of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Aleph. How blessed are those whose way is blameless, Who walk in the law of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />How blessed are those whose way is blameless, Who walk in the law of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />How blessed are those whose way is blameless, Who walk in the law of Yahweh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />How blessed <i>and</i> favored by God are those whose way is blameless [those with personal integrity, the upright, the guileless], Who walk in the law [and who are guided by the precepts and revealed will] of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />How happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk according to the LORD’s instruction!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />How happy are those whose way is blameless, who live according to the LORD&#8217s instruction! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />? ALEPH. Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Our LORD, you bless everyone who lives right and obeys your Law. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />ALEPH. Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Blessed are those whose lives have integrity, those who follow the teachings of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Happy are those whose lives are faultless, who live according to the law of the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br /> How blessed are those whose life is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />How blessed are those whose actions are blameless, who obey the law of the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />ALEPH. Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />ALEPH. Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />ALEPH Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to Yahweh’s law. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />[ALEPH] O the blessedness of those perfect in the way, "" They are walking in the Law of YHWH,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Aleph. O the happiness of those perfect in the way, They are walking in the law of Jehovah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Happy the blameless of way, they going in the law of Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />[ALEPH] Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:1>Alleluia. ALEPH. Blessed are the immaculate in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Blessed those whose way is blameless, who walk by the law of the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />ALEPH. BLESSED are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Aleph Blessed are those who are without blemish in the way and they walk in the Torah of LORD JEHOVAH.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Happy are they that are upright in the way, Who walk in the law of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Alleluia. Blessed are the blameless in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=14963" 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">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/835.htm" title="835: ’aš·rê (Interjection) -- Happiness, blessedness. From 'ashar; happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!">Blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: ḏā·reḵ (N-cs) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">are those whose way</a> <a href="/hebrew/8549.htm" title="8549: ṯə·mî·mê- (Adj-mpc) -- Complete, sound. From tamam; entire; also integrity, truth.">is blameless,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: ha·hō·lə·ḵîm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">who walk</a> <a href="/hebrew/8451.htm" title="8451: bə·ṯō·w·raṯ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Direction, instruction, law. Or torah; from yarah; a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch.">in the Law</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart.…<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="/matthew/5-8.htm">Matthew 5:8</a></span><br />Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-6.htm">Matthew 5:6</a></span><br />Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-25.htm">James 1:25</a></span><br />But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-28.htm">Luke 11:28</a></span><br />But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-7.htm">1 John 3:7</a></span><br />Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-13.htm">Romans 2:13</a></span><br />For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-14.htm">1 Peter 1:14-16</a></span><br />As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance. / But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, / for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16-17</a></span><br />All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-21.htm">John 14:21</a></span><br />Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-15.htm">Philippians 2:15</a></span><br />so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-20.htm">Proverbs 11:20</a></span><br />The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-7.htm">Proverbs 2:7</a></span><br />He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/28-9.htm">Deuteronomy 28:9</a></span><br />The LORD will establish you as His holy people, just as He has sworn to you, if you keep the commandments of the LORD your God and walk in His ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/5-33.htm">Deuteronomy 5:33</a></span><br />You must walk in all the ways that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/56-1.htm">Isaiah 56:1-2</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Maintain justice and do what is right, for My salvation is coming soon, and My righteousness will be revealed. / Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who holds it fast, who keeps the Sabbath without profaning it and keeps his hand from doing any evil.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="hdg">blessed</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Psalm 1:1-3</a></b></br> Blessed <i>is</i> the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/32-1.htm">Psalm 32:1,2</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David, Maschil. Blessed <i>is he whose</i> transgression <i>is</i> forgiven, <i>whose</i> sin <i>is</i> covered… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Psalm 112:1</a></b></br> Praise ye the LORD. Blessed <i>is</i> the man <i>that</i> feareth the LORD, <i>that</i> delighteth greatly in his commandments.</p><p class="hdg">undefiled, or, perfect, or sincere</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/20-3.htm">2 Kings 20:3</a></b></br> I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done <i>that which is</i> good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/31-20.htm">2 Chronicles 31:20,21</a></b></br> And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought <i>that which was</i> good and right and truth before the LORD his God… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/1-1.htm">Job 1:1,8</a></b></br> There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name <i>was</i> Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil… </p><p class="hdg">walk</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/11-20.htm">Ezekiel 11:20</a></b></br> That they may walk in my statutes, and keep mine ordinances, and do them: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hosea/14-9.htm">Hosea 14:9</a></b></br> Who <i>is</i> wise, and he shall understand these <i>things</i>? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD <i>are</i> right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/1-6.htm">Luke 1:6</a></b></br> And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/101-6.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/psalms/118-26.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/113-9.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/psalms/105-10.htm">Law</a> <a href="/psalms/101-6.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/psalms/109-14.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-4.htm">Undefiled</a> <a href="/psalms/112-6.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/psalms/116-9.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/psalms/115-7.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/psalms/110-7.htm">Way</a> <a href="/psalms/107-17.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-80.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/psalms/119-2.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/119-2.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/psalms/119-18.htm">Law</a> <a href="/psalms/119-80.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/psalms/119-11.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/songs/5-2.htm">Undefiled</a> <a href="/psalms/119-7.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/psalms/119-3.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/psalms/128-1.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/psalms/119-9.htm">Way</a> <a href="/psalms/119-3.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 119</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a 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 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name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/psalms/119.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>Blessed</b><br />The Hebrew word for "blessed" is "אַשְׁרֵי" (ashrei), which conveys a sense of happiness, contentment, and divine favor. In the context of <a href="/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>, it suggests a state of spiritual well-being and joy that comes from living in accordance with God's will. This word sets the tone for the entire psalm, emphasizing that true happiness is found not in worldly pursuits but in a life aligned with God's commandments. Historically, the concept of being "blessed" in the Hebrew tradition is deeply connected to the covenant relationship between God and His people, where obedience leads to divine favor and protection.<p><b>are those whose way is blameless</b><br />The phrase "whose way is blameless" translates from the Hebrew "תְּמִימֵי-דָרֶךְ" (temimei-darech), meaning those who walk in integrity and uprightness. The word "blameless" does not imply perfection but rather a wholehearted commitment to God's path. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a "way" or "path" often symbolized one's life journey or conduct. Thus, this phrase highlights the importance of living a life that is consistent with God's laws, reflecting moral integrity and ethical behavior. The historical context of the psalm underscores the belief that such a life leads to divine blessing and favor.<p><b>who walk in the law of the LORD</b><br />The term "walk" in Hebrew is "הַהֹלְכִים" (haholchim), which implies ongoing action and a lifestyle choice. It suggests a continuous, deliberate effort to live according to God's instructions. The "law of the LORD" is translated from "תּוֹרַת יְהוָה" (torat Yahweh), referring to the Torah or the teachings and commandments given by God. This phrase emphasizes the centrality of God's law in guiding the believer's life. In the scriptural context, walking in the law of the LORD is not merely about external compliance but involves an internal commitment to God's will, reflecting a deep relationship with Him. Historically, the Torah was seen as a source of wisdom and life, and adherence to it was believed to bring about God's blessings and favor.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/119.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>ALEPH.</span><p>(1) <span class= "bld">Undefiled.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">blameless </span>or <span class= "ital">perfect.</span><p><span class= "bld">Way.</span>--See the same use without a qualifying epithet in <a href="/psalms/2-12.htm" title="Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.">Psalm 2:12</a>. There was only-one way of safety and peace for an Israelite, here by the parallelism defined as "the law of Jehovah." But even heathen ethics bore witness to the same truth: "Declinandum de <span class= "ital">via </span>sit modo ne summa turpitudo sequatur" (Cic, <span class= "ital">De Amicitia, </span>17).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Blessed are the undefiled in the way</span>; rather, <span class="accented">the perfect</span>, or <span class="accented">those that are per feet</span> (Revised Version). The "way" intended is, no doubt, "the way of righteousness" (Psalm 1:7; 23:3, etc.). <span class="cmt_word">Who walk in the Law of the Lord</span>. Compare the introductory paragraph for the meaning of "Law" in this psalm. This clause is exegetical of the preceding. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-1.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">Blessed</span><br /><span class="heb">אַשְׁרֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(’aš·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_835.htm">Strong's 835: </a> </span><span class="str2">Happiness, interjection, how happy!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[are] those whose way</span><br /><span class="heb">דָ֑רֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ḏā·reḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is blameless,</span><br /><span class="heb">תְמִֽימֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(ṯə·mî·mê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8549.htm">Strong's 8549: </a> </span><span class="str2">Entire, integrity, truth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who walk</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽ֝הֹלְכִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(ha·hō·lə·ḵîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the law</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּתוֹרַ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṯō·w·raṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8451.htm">Strong's 8451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Direction, instruction, law</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> </span><span class="str2">YHWH</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:1 Blessed are those whose ways (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/118-29.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 118:29"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 118:29" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:2" /></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>