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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.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/119.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/119.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />My tongue will sing of your word, for all your commandments are right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />My tongue sings of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments <i>are</i> righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />My tongue shall speak of Your word, For all Your commandments <i>are</i> righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let my tongue sing about Your word, For all Your commandments are righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Let my tongue sing of Your word, For all Your commandments are righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Let my tongue sing of Thy word, For all Thy commandments are righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Let my tongue answer with Your word, For all Your commandments are righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Let my tongue sing [praise for the fulfillment] of Your word, For all Your commandments are righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My tongue sings about your promise, for all your commands are righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My tongue sings about Your promise, for all Your commands are righteous. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Let my tongue sing of thy word; For all thy commandments are righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and sing about your promise, because all your teachings are what they ought to be. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Let my tongue sing of thy word; for all thy commandments are righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Let my tongue sing about your promise because all your commandments are fair.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I will sing about your law, because your commands are just. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />May my tongue sing about your promise, for all of your commands are right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />My tongue sings of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />May my tongue sing about your instructions, for all your commands are just. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Let my tongue sing of your word, for all your commandments are righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Let my tongue sing of your word, for all your commandments are righteousness. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />My tongue sings of Your saying, "" For all Your commands [are] righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> My tongue doth sing of Thy saying, For all Thy commands are righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />My tongue shall strike up thy word, for all thy commands are justice.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />My tongue shall pronounce thy word: because all thy commandments are justice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:172>My tongue will pronounce your eloquence. For all your commandments are fairness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />May my tongue sing of your promise, for all your commandments are righteous. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />My tongue will sing of your promise, for all your commandments are right.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />My lips shall speak of thy praise when thou hast taught me thy commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />My lips will speak your praises when you teach me your commandments.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Let my tongue sing of Thy word; For all Thy commandments are righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Let my tongue utter thine oracles; for all thy commandments are righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-172.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=15967" 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">171</span>My lips pour forth praise, for You teach me Your statutes. <span class="reftext">172</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3956.htm" title="3956: lə·šō·w·nî (N-csc:: 1cs) -- Tongue. Or lashon; also feminine lshonah; from lashan; the tongue, used literally, and figuratively.">My tongue</a> <a href="/hebrew/6030.htm" title="6030: ta·‘an (V-Qal-Imperf.Jus-3fs) -- To answer, respond.">sings</a> <a href="/hebrew/565.htm" title="565: ’im·rā·ṯe·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Utterance, speech, word. Or memrah; feminine of 'emer, and meaning the same.">of Your word,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/4687.htm" title="4687: miṣ·wō·ṯe·ḵā (N-fpc:: 2ms) -- Commandment. From tsavah; a command, whether human or divine.">Your commandments</a> <a href="/hebrew/6664.htm" title="6664: ṣe·ḏeq (N-ms) -- Rightness, righteousness. From tsadaq; the right; also equity or prosperity.">are righteous.</a> </span><span class="reftext">173</span>May Your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen Your precepts.…<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="/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="/deuteronomy/6-1.htm">Deuteronomy 6:1-2</a></span><br />These are the commandments and statutes and ordinances that the LORD your God has instructed me to teach you to follow in the land that you are about to enter and possess, / so that you and your children and grandchildren may fear the LORD your God all the days of your lives by keeping all His statutes and commandments that I give you, and so that your days may be prolonged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-19.htm">Matthew 5:19</a></span><br />So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.<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="/isaiah/51-7.htm">Isaiah 51:7</a></span><br />Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/5-3.htm">1 John 5:3</a></span><br />For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-23.htm">Proverbs 6:23</a></span><br />For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,<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="/john/14-15.htm">John 14:15</a></span><br />If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.<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="/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="/matthew/22-36.htm">Matthew 22:36-40</a></span><br />“Teacher, which commandment is the greatest in the Law?” / Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ / This is the first and greatest commandment. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-14.htm">Galatians 5:14</a></span><br />The entire law is fulfilled in a single decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/8-10.htm">Hebrews 8:10</a></span><br />For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/36-27.htm">Ezekiel 36:27</a></span><br />And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">My tongue shall speak of your word: for all your commandments are righteousness.</p><p class="hdg">tongue</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-13.htm">Psalm 119:13,46</a></b></br> With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-30.htm">Psalm 37:30</a></b></br> The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/40-9.htm">Psalm 40:9,10</a></b></br> I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest… </p><p class="hdg">for all they</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-86.htm">Psalm 119:86,138,142</a></b></br> All thy commandments <i>are</i> faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/7-12.htm">Romans 7:12,14</a></b></br> Wherefore the law <i>is</i> holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/108-9.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/psalms/119-166.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/psalms/119-166.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/psalms/119-171.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/119-144.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/119-164.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/119-164.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/108-3.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/psalms/119-54.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/psalms/119-46.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/psalms/119-166.htm">Teachings</a> <a href="/psalms/114-1.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/psalms/119-170.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/132-9.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/psalms/119-176.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/psalms/119-173.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/psalms/119-175.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/121-5.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/125-3.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/132-9.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/132-9.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/psalms/126-2.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/psalms/120-7.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/psalms/119-176.htm">Teachings</a> <a href="/psalms/120-2.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/psalms/130-5.htm">Word</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 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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Singing is a form of worship and expression of joy, often used in the Psalms to convey praise and adoration. The act of singing about God's word suggests a heart overflowing with gratitude and reverence. In biblical times, singing was a common way to memorize and meditate on scripture, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/31-19.htm">Deuteronomy 31:19-22</a>, where Moses instructs the Israelites to learn a song as a testimony. This practice underscores the importance of internalizing God's word. The psalmist's use of "tongue" highlights the personal and vocal nature of this praise, aligning with <a href="/james/3-9.htm">James 3:9-10</a>, which speaks about the power of the tongue to bless God.<p><b>for all Your commandments are righteous</b><br>This phrase affirms the inherent righteousness of God's commandments. The psalmist acknowledges that God's laws are not arbitrary but are rooted in His holy and just nature. This reflects the biblical understanding that God's commandments are a reflection of His character, as seen in <a href="/leviticus/19-2.htm">Leviticus 19:2</a>, where God calls His people to be holy because He is holy. The term "righteous" indicates moral perfection and justice, qualities that are consistently attributed to God's laws throughout scripture. In <a href="/romans/7-12.htm">Romans 7:12</a>, Paul echoes this sentiment by declaring the law holy, righteous, and good. The psalmist's declaration serves as a reminder that adherence to God's commandments leads to a life aligned with His will, providing a standard for ethical and moral living.<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 commandments, whose righteousness is celebrated by the psalmist.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom the commandments were originally given, serving as a context for the psalmist's devotion.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_law.htm">The Law (Torah)</a></b><br>The body of commandments and teachings given by God, central to the psalmist's praise.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/righteousness.htm">Righteousness</a></b><br>A key theme in this verse, highlighting the moral perfection and justice of God's commandments.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_tongue.htm">The Power of the Tongue</a></b><br>Our speech should reflect our reverence for God's word. Just as the psalmist sings of God's commandments, we should use our words to glorify God and edify others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/righteousness_of_god's_commandments.htm">Righteousness of God's Commandments</a></b><br>Recognize that God's laws are inherently righteous and just. This understanding should guide our moral and ethical decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_god's_word.htm">Joy in God's Word</a></b><br>The psalmist finds joy in singing about God's word. We should cultivate a similar joy and enthusiasm for studying and sharing Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_out_the_word.htm">Living Out the Word</a></b><br>It's not enough to know God's commandments; we must live them out. Our actions should align with the righteousness of God's word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_worship.htm">Consistency in Worship</a></b><br>Regularly engage in worship that includes the proclamation of God's word, whether through song, prayer, or study.<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/is_it_sinful_to_lie.htm">Is it sinful to lie?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_42_months_mean_in_the_bible.htm">What does Psalm 119:89 signify about God's word?</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_does_ps._119_89_align_with_a_changing_universe.htm">If verse 89 says God's word is 'settled in heaven forever,' how does this align with scientific discoveries that the universe is constantly changing and expanding (Psalm 119:89)?</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>(172) <span class= "bld">My tongue shall speak of Thy word.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">My tongue shall make response to Thy word, that all Thy commandments are true.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 172.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">My tongue shall speak of thy Word</span>; or, "let my tongue respond to thy promise " - return praise, <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>., for the fulfillment of thy promise. <span class="cmt_word">For all thy commandments are righteousness</span>. And therefore are worthy objects of praise. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-172.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">My tongue</span><br /><span class="heb">לְ֭שׁוֹנִי</span> <span class="translit">(lə·šō·w·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">The tongue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sings</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּ֣עַן</span> <span class="translit">(ta·‘an)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6030.htm">Strong's 6030: </a> </span><span class="str2">To answer, respond</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Your word,</span><br /><span class="heb">אִמְרָתֶ֑ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(’im·rā·ṯe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> </span><span class="str2">Utterance, speech, word</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָל־</span> <span class="translit">(ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">Your commandments</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצְוֺתֶ֣יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·wō·ṯe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4687.htm">Strong's 4687: </a> </span><span class="str2">Commandment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are righteous.</span><br /><span class="heb">צֶּֽדֶק׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṣe·ḏeq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-172.htm">Psalm 119:172 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-172.htm">Psalm 119:172 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-172.htm">Psalm 119:172 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-172.htm">Psalm 119:172 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-172.htm">Psalm 119:172 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-172.htm">Psalm 119:172 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-172.htm">Psalm 119:172 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-172.htm">Psalm 119:172 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-172.htm">Psalm 119:172 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-172.htm">Psalm 119:172 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-172.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:172 Let my tongue sing of your word (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-171.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:171"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:171" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-173.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:173"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:173" /></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>