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href="/bsb/psalms/106.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/106.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Blessed are those who act justly, who always do what is right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/106.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />There is joy for those who deal justly with others and always do what is right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/106.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed are they who observe justice, who do righteousness at all times!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/106.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed are those who uphold justice, who practice righteousness at all times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/106.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Blessed <i>are</i> they that keep judgment, <i>and</i> he that doeth righteousness at all times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/106.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Blessed <i>are</i> those who keep justice, <i>And</i> he who does righteousness at all times!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/106.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />How blessed are those who maintain justice, Who practice righteousness at all times!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/106.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />How blessed are those who keep justice, Who practice righteousness at all times!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/106.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />How blessed are those who keep justice, Who practice righteousness at all times!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/106.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />How blessed are those who keep justice, <i>And he</i> who does righteousness at all times!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/106.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Blessed are those who observe justice [by honoring God’s precepts], Who practice righteousness at all times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/106.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />How happy are those who uphold justice, who practice righteousness at all times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/106.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />How happy are those who uphold justice, who practice righteousness at all times. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/106.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed are they that keep justice, And he that doeth righteousness at all times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/106.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You bless those people who are honest and fair in everything they do. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/106.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/106.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Blessed are those who defend justice and do what is right at all times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/106.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Happy are those who obey his commands, who always do what is right. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/106.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />How happy are those who enforce justice, who live righteously all the time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/106.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed are those who uphold justice, who practice righteousness at all times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/106.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />How blessed are those who promote justice, and do what is right all the time! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/106.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Blessed are those who uphold justice, who practice righteousness at all times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/106.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/106.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Blessed are those who keep justice. Blessed is one who does what is right at all times. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/106.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />O the blessedness of those keeping judgment, "" Doing righteousness at all times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/106.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> O the happiness of those keeping judgment, Doing righteousness at all times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/106.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Happy they watching judgment, doing justice in all time.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/106.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Blessed are they that keep judgment, and do justice at all times. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/106.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 105:3>Blessed are those who keep judgment and who do justice at all times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/106.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Blessed those who do what is right, whose deeds are always just. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/106.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Happy are those who observe justice, who do righteousness at all times.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/106.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Blessed are they that keep his judgments, and they that do righteousness at all times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/106.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Blessed are they who keep his judgments and do his righteousness at all times.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/106.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Happy are they that keep justice, That do righteousness at all times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/106.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Blessed are they that keep judgment, and do righteousness at all times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/106-3.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=13316" 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/106.htm">Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>Who can describe the mighty acts of the LORD or fully proclaim His praise? <span class="reftext">3</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 are</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: šō·mə·rê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">those who uphold</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: miš·pāṭ (N-ms) -- Judgment. ">justice,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ō·śêh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">who practice</a> <a href="/hebrew/6666.htm" title="6666: ṣə·ḏā·qāh (N-fs) -- Righteousness. From tsadaq; rightness, subjectively, objectively, morally or figuratively.">righteousness</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḇə·ḵāl- (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">at all</a> <a href="/hebrew/6256.htm" title="6256: ‘êṯ (N-cs) -- Time. From ad; time, especially now, when, etc.">times.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>Remember me, O LORD, in Your favor to Your people; visit me with Your salvation,…<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/5-6.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="/isaiah/56-1.htm">Isaiah 56:1</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.<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="/proverbs/21-15.htm">Proverbs 21:15</a></span><br />Justice executed is a joy to the righteous, but a terror to the workers of iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9</a></span><br />Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a></span><br />He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?<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="/isaiah/1-17.htm">Isaiah 1:17</a></span><br />Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.”<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="/amos/5-24.htm">Amos 5:24</a></span><br />But let justice roll on like a river, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.<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="/isaiah/33-15.htm">Isaiah 33:15</a></span><br />He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-9.htm">Romans 12:9</a></span><br />Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/18-5.htm">Ezekiel 18:5-9</a></span><br />Now suppose a man is righteous and does what is just and right: / He does not eat at the mountain or look to the idols of the house of Israel. He does not defile his neighbor’s wife or approach a woman during her period. / He does not oppress another, but restores the pledge to the debtor. He does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Matthew 7:21</a></span><br />Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that does righteousness at all times.</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/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11,12</a></b></br> For the LORD God <i>is</i> a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good <i>thing</i> will he withhold from them that walk uprightly… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1-3</a></b></br> ALEPH. Blessed <i>are</i> the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD… </p><p class="hdg">keep</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-106.htm">Psalm 119:106</a></b></br> I have sworn, and I will perform <i>it</i>, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/56-1.htm">Isaiah 56:1,2</a></b></br> Thus saith the LORD, Keep ye judgment, and do justice: for my salvation <i>is</i> near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/22-15.htm">Jeremiah 22:15,16</a></b></br> Shalt thou reign, because thou closest <i>thyself</i> in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, <i>and</i> then <i>it was</i> well with him? … </p><p class="hdg">doeth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/15-2.htm">Psalm 15:2</a></b></br> He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-44.htm">Psalm 119:44</a></b></br> So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/64-5.htm">Isaiah 64:5</a></b></br> Thou meetest him that rejoiceth and worketh righteousness, <i>those that</i> remember thee in thy ways: behold, thou art wroth; for we have sinned: in those is continuance, and we shall be saved.</p><p class="hdg">at all times</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-20.htm">Psalm 119:20,112</a></b></br> My soul breaketh for the longing <i>that it hath</i> unto thy judgments at all times… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/5-19.htm">Deuteronomy 5:19</a></b></br> Neither shalt thou steal.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/11-1.htm">Deuteronomy 11:1</a></b></br> Therefore thou shalt love the LORD thy God, and keep his charge, and his statutes, and his judgments, and his commandments, alway.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/94-12.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/84-4.htm">Constantly</a> <a href="/psalms/105-5.htm">Decisions</a> <a href="/psalms/94-12.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/psalms/103-6.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/psalms/103-6.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/psalms/103-18.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/psalms/101-7.htm">Maintain</a> <a href="/psalms/105-45.htm">Observe</a> <a href="/psalms/101-8.htm">Practice</a> <a href="/psalms/101-6.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/103-17.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/79-12.htm">Times</a> <a href="/psalms/97-12.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/106-48.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/109-19.htm">Constantly</a> <a href="/psalms/119-7.htm">Decisions</a> <a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/psalms/106-30.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/psalms/111-7.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/psalms/116-8.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/psalms/112-5.htm">Maintain</a> <a href="/psalms/107-43.htm">Observe</a> <a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">Practice</a> <a href="/psalms/107-7.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/106-31.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/106-43.htm">Times</a> <a href="/psalms/107-42.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 106</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">The psalmist exhorts to praise God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/106-4.htm">He prays for pardon of sin, as God pardoned the fathers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/106-7.htm">The story of the people's rebellion, and God's mercy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">47. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/106-47.htm">He concludes with prayer and praise</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'; 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In the context of ancient Israel, justice was a central tenet of the Mosaic Law, which required fair treatment of all individuals, including the poor and marginalized (<a href="/exodus/23-6.htm">Exodus 23:6-9</a>). Upholding justice reflects God's character, as He is described as a just judge (<a href="/psalms/9-7.htm">Psalm 9:7-8</a>). The Hebrew word for "justice" here is "mishpat," which encompasses legal decisions, fairness, and the right order of society. This aligns with the prophetic calls for justice found in books like Isaiah (<a href="/isaiah/1-17.htm">Isaiah 1:17</a>) and Micah (<a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>), where the prophets urge the people to act justly as a reflection of their covenant relationship with God.<p><b>who practice righteousness at all times</b><br>Righteousness in the biblical sense involves living in a way that is morally right and justifiable according to God's standards. The Hebrew word "tsedaqah" often translated as "righteousness," implies a life of integrity and ethical conduct. Practicing righteousness "at all times" suggests a consistent and unwavering commitment to God's commands, not just in public or when convenient. This phrase echoes the call to holiness found throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/leviticus/19-2.htm">Leviticus 19:2</a>, where God commands His people to be holy as He is holy. It also points to the New Testament teachings of Jesus, who emphasized the importance of internal righteousness over mere external compliance (<a href="/matthew/5-20.htm">Matthew 5:20</a>). The ultimate fulfillment of perfect righteousness is found in Jesus Christ, who lived a sinless life and offers His righteousness to believers (<a href="/2_corinthians/5-21.htm">2 Corinthians 5:21</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/106.htm">Psalm 106</a>, traditionally attributed to King David, who reflects on Israel's history and God's enduring mercy.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation of Israel, whose history of disobedience and God's faithfulness is recounted in this psalm.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in the psalm, whose justice and righteousness are the standards for His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a></b><br>Those who are blessed for upholding justice and practicing righteousness, as described in this verse.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_exodus.htm">The Exodus</a></b><br>An event alluded to in the broader context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/106.htm">Psalm 106</a>, highlighting God's deliverance and the people's subsequent rebellion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_blessing_of_justice_and_righteousness.htm">The Blessing of Justice and Righteousness</a></b><br>Upholding justice and practicing righteousness are not just moral duties but pathways to receiving God's blessing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_righteous_living.htm">Consistency in Righteous Living</a></b><br>The phrase "at all times" underscores the importance of consistency in our walk with God, not just in favorable circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_justice_in_christian_life.htm">The Role of Justice in Christian Life</a></b><br>Justice is a reflection of God's character, and as His followers, we are called to mirror this attribute in our interactions with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/righteousness_as_a_lifestyle.htm">Righteousness as a Lifestyle</a></b><br>Practicing righteousness is not a one-time act but a continuous lifestyle that aligns with God's will and commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_interconnection_of_justice_and_righteousness.htm">The Interconnection of Justice and Righteousness</a></b><br>Justice and righteousness are intertwined; one cannot truly exist without the other in the life of a believer.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_106.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 106</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_1's_justice_align_with_job.htm">How can Psalm 1's vision of immediate justice be reconciled with biblical accounts like Job, where the righteous suffer while the wicked seem to prosper?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_45's_royal_imagery_conflict.htm">Could the royal imagery in Psalm 45 conflict with other Old Testament passages warning against over-glorifying human rulers?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_the_wicked_prosper_in_divine_justice.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:12-13 implies that the wicked might sometimes prosper; how does that align with other biblical promises of divine justice?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_poor_devout_reconcile_psalm_112_3.htm">Psalm 112:3 declares that the righteous will enjoy wealth and riches; how does this reconcile with devout individuals who remain poor and persecuted throughout history?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/106.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Blessed are they that</span> <span class="cmt_word">keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.</span> No distinction of meaning is intended between "keeping judgment" and "doing righteousness." The second clause merely repeats the first. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/106-3.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 [are]</span><br /><span class="heb">אַ֭שְׁרֵי</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">those who uphold</span><br /><span class="heb">שֹׁמְרֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(šō·mə·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">justice,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁפָּ֑ט</span> <span class="translit">(miš·pāṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> </span><span class="str2">A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who practice</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹשֵׂ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·śêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">righteousness</span><br /><span class="heb">צְדָקָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·ḏā·qāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6666.htm">Strong's 6666: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rightness, subjectively, objectively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at all</span><br /><span class="heb">בְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·ḵāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">times.</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵֽת׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘êṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6256.htm">Strong's 6256: </a> </span><span class="str2">Time, now, when</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/106-3.htm">Psalm 106:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/106-3.htm">Psalm 106:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/106-3.htm">Psalm 106:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/106-3.htm">Psalm 106:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/106-3.htm">Psalm 106:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/106-3.htm">Psalm 106:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/106-3.htm">Psalm 106:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/106-3.htm">Psalm 106:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/106-3.htm">Psalm 106:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/106-3.htm">Psalm 106:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/106-3.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 106:3 Blessed are those who keep justice (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/106-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 106:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 106:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/106-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 106:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 106:4" /></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>