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teach me your decrees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/119.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />You are good and do only good; teach me your decrees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You are good and do good; teach me your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thou <i>art</i> good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You <i>are</i> good, and do good; Teach me Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are good and You do good; Teach me Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />You are good and do good; Teach me Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thou art good and doest good; Teach me Thy statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You are good and do good; Teach me Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You are good and do good; Teach me Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are good, and you do what is good; teach me your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thou art good, and doest good; Teach me thy statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You are kindhearted, and you do good things, so teach me your laws. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You are good, and you do good things. Teach me your laws.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />How good you are--how kind! Teach me your commands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />LORD, you are good , and do what is good; teach me your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You are good and you do good. Teach me your statutes! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You are good, and do good. Teach me your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You are good, and do good. Teach me your statutes. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You [are] good, and doing good, "" Teach me Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Good Thou art, and doing good, Teach me Thy statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou art good, and doing good; teach me thy laws.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou art good; and in thy goodness teach me thy justifications. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:68>You are good, so in your goodness teach me your justifications.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You are good and do what is good; teach me your statutes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You are good and do good; teach me your statutes.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thou art good, O LORD, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />You are good, LORD JEHOVAH, and you do good! 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 />Thou art good, and doest good; Teach me Thy statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Good art thou, O Lord; therefore in thy goodness teach me thine ordinances.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-68.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=15340" 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">67</span>Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I keep Your word. <span class="reftext">68</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">You</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ- (Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">are good,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3190.htm" title="3190: ū·mê·ṭîḇ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be good, well, glad, or pleasing. A primitive root; to be make well, literally or figuratively.">and You do what is good;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3925.htm" title="3925: lam·mə·ḏê·nî (V-Piel-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to goad, i.e. to teach:(un-) accustomed, X diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er,ing).">teach me</a> <a href="/hebrew/2706.htm" title="2706: ḥuq·qe·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Something prescribed or owed, a statute. From chaqaq; an enactment; hence, an appointment.">Your statutes.</a> </span><span class="reftext">69</span>Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep Your precepts with all my 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="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a></span><br />Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6</a></span><br />Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nahum/1-7.htm">Nahum 1:7</a></span><br />The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-11.htm">Matthew 7:11</a></span><br />So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-8.htm">Psalm 34:8</a></span><br />Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-8.htm">1 John 4:8</a></span><br />Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-9.htm">Psalm 145:9</a></span><br />The LORD is good to all; His compassion rests on all He has made.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-19.htm">Luke 18:19</a></span><br />“Why do you call Me good?” Jesus replied. “No one is good except God alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/4-4.htm">1 Timothy 4:4</a></span><br />For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/25-8.htm">Psalm 25:8</a></span><br />Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/10-18.htm">Mark 10:18</a></span><br />“Why do you call Me good?” Jesus replied. “No one is good except God alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a></span><br />Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/86-5.htm">Psalm 86:5</a></span><br />For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-10.htm">Ephesians 2:10</a></span><br />For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You are good, and do good; teach me your statutes.</p><p class="hdg">good</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/86-5.htm">Psalm 86:5</a></b></br> For thou, Lord, <i>art</i> good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">Psalm 106:1</a></b></br> Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for <i>he is</i> good: for his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/107-1.htm">Psalm 107:1</a></b></br> O give thanks unto the LORD, for <i>he is</i> good: for his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever.</p><p class="hdg">teach</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-12.htm">Psalm 119:12,26</a></b></br> Blessed <i>art</i> thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/25-8.htm">Psalm 25:8,9</a></b></br> Good and upright <i>is</i> the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-64.htm">Decrees</a> <a href="/psalms/119-66.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/119-64.htm">Rules</a> <a href="/psalms/119-64.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/psalms/119-66.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/psalms/119-27.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-71.htm">Decrees</a> <a href="/psalms/119-71.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/119-71.htm">Rules</a> <a href="/psalms/119-71.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/psalms/119-108.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/psalms/138-8.htm">Works</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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The goodness of God is foundational to His character and is reflected in His creation and actions. In <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1</a>, after each act of creation, God declares it "good," underscoring His nature. The goodness of God is also a source of comfort and assurance for believers, as seen in passages like <a href="/nahum/1-7.htm">Nahum 1:7</a>, which states, "The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble." This goodness is not just moral perfection but also encompasses His kindness, mercy, and love.<p><b>and You do what is good</b><br>This part emphasizes that God's actions are consistent with His nature. His deeds are always righteous and just, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a>, which describes God as "a God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is He." The historical context of Israel's journey, including the Exodus and the giving of the Law, demonstrates God's good actions in guiding, protecting, and providing for His people. This assurance of God's good deeds is a call to trust in His plans and purposes, even when circumstances are challenging.<p><b>teach me Your statutes</b><br>This request reflects a desire for divine instruction and understanding of God's laws. The term "statutes" refers to the decrees and commandments given by God, particularly those found in the Torah. The psalmist's plea for teaching indicates a humble acknowledgment of the need for God's guidance in living a life that aligns with His will. This echoes the sentiment found in <a href="/psalms/25-4.htm">Psalm 25:4-5</a>, where the psalmist asks God to "show me Your ways, LORD, teach me Your paths." The desire for instruction is also a recognition of the transformative power of God's Word, as seen in <a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16-17</a>, which speaks of Scripture's role in teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.<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/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses a deep love for God's law and a desire for understanding and obedience.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, described as inherently good and the source of all good actions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_law/statutes.htm">The Law/Statutes</a></b><br>Refers to God's commandments and teachings, which the Psalmist seeks to learn and follow.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_nature.htm">Understanding God's Nature</a></b><br>Recognize that God's nature is inherently good. This understanding should shape our trust in Him and His plans for our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_guidance.htm">Seeking God's Guidance</a></b><br>Like the Psalmist, we should earnestly seek to learn and understand God's statutes, knowing that His teachings are rooted in His goodness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_god's_goodness.htm">Reflecting God's Goodness</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we are called to reflect God's goodness in our actions and interactions with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_goodness.htm">Trust in God's Goodness</a></b><br>In times of uncertainty or difficulty, remember that God is good and His actions are for our ultimate benefit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_for_instruction.htm">Prayer for Instruction</a></b><br>Regularly pray for God to teach and guide you in His ways, trusting that His statutes are for your good.<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/why_do_moral_atheists_thrive_more.htm">Why do some moral atheists live better lives than believers?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_critics_reconcile_god's_justice.htm">If Psalm 119 proclaims that God is just and good, how do critics reconcile that with Old Testament accounts of severe judgments and punishments (Psalm 119)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_fellowship_boost_faith_community.htm">How can we distinguish good from evil?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_we_distinguish_good_from_evil.htm">How can we distinguish good from evil?</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>(68) It is characteristic of this psalm that the higher the conception of the Divine nature, the more earnest becomes the prayer for knowledge of His will in relation to conduct.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 68.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thou art good, and doest good</span>. Even chastening is a proof of thy goodness. By it thou "doest good" to thy servants (see <a href="/hebrews/12-10.htm">Hebrews 12:10, 11</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Teach me thy statutes</span>. Impress thy Law upon me, even though it be by chastening. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-68.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">You</span><br /><span class="heb">אַתָּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(’at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are good,</span><br /><span class="heb">טוֹב־</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·wḇ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and You do what is good;</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמֵטִ֗יב</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mê·ṭîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2895.htm">Strong's 2895: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be pleasing or good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">teach</span><br /><span class="heb">לַמְּדֵ֥נִי</span> <span class="translit">(lam·mə·ḏê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3925.htm">Strong's 3925: </a> </span><span class="str2">To exercise in, learn</span><br /><br /><span class="word">me Your statutes.</span><br /><span class="heb">חֻקֶּֽיךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥuq·qe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2706.htm">Strong's 2706: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something prescribed or owed, a statute</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-68.htm">Psalm 119:68 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-68.htm">Psalm 119:68 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-68.htm">Psalm 119:68 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-68.htm">Psalm 119:68 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-68.htm">Psalm 119:68 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-68.htm">Psalm 119:68 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-68.htm">Psalm 119:68 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-68.htm">Psalm 119:68 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-68.htm">Psalm 119:68 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-68.htm">Psalm 119:68 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-68.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:68 You are good and do good (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-67.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:67"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:67" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-69.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:69"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:69" /></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>