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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 />I praise you, O LORD; 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 />Blessed are you, O LORD; 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 />Blessed are You, O LORD; 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 />Blessed <i>art</i> thou, O LORD: 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 />Blessed <i>are</i> You, O LORD! 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 />Blessed are You, LORD; Teach me Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Blessed are You, O LORD; Teach me Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Blessed art Thou, O LORD; 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 />Blessed are You, O Yahweh; Teach me Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Blessed <i>and</i> reverently praised are You, O LORD; 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 />LORD, may you be blessed; 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 /> LORD, may You be praised; 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 />Blessed art thou, O Jehovah: 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 />I praise you, LORD! 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 />Blessed art thou, O LORD: 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 />Thanks be to you, O LORD. 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 />I praise you, O LORD; teach me your ways. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed are you, LORD! 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 deserve praise, O LORD! 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 />Blessed are you, LORD. 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 />Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed are You, O LORD; teach me Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Blessed are you, Yahweh. 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 />Blessed [are] You, O YHWH, 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 /> Blessed art Thou, O Jehovah, 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 />Blessed be thou, O Jehovah: 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 />Blessed art thou, O Lord: 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 118:12>Blessed are you, O Lord. 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 />Blessed are you, O LORD; 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 />Blessed are you, O LORD; 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 />Blessed art thou, O LORD; 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 blessed LORD JEHOVAH; 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 />Blessed art Thou, O LORD; 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 />Blessed art thou, O Lord: teach me thine ordinances.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-12.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=15024" 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">11</span>I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bā·rūḵ (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">Blessed are</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">You,</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.">O LORD;</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">13</span>With my lips I proclaim all the judgments of Your mouth.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6-7</a></span><br />These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. / And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-8.htm">Joshua 1:8</a></span><br />This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-1.htm">Proverbs 3:1-2</a></span><br />My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; / for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a></span><br />Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-22.htm">James 1:22-25</a></span><br />Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. / For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ...<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="/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="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a></span><br />For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a></span><br />For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7-11</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="/psalms/1-1.htm">Psalm 1:1-2</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. / But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/7-1.htm">Proverbs 7:1-3</a></span><br />My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments within you. / Keep my commandments and live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye. / Tie them to your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart.<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="/john/15-7.htm">John 15:7</a></span><br />If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Blessed are you, O LORD: teach me your statutes.</p><p class="hdg">blessed</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_timothy/1-11.htm">1 Timothy 1:11</a></b></br> According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_timothy/6-15.htm">1 Timothy 6:15</a></b></br> Which in his times he shall shew, <i>who is</i> the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;</p><p class="hdg">teach</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-26.htm">Psalm 119:26,27,33,64,66,68,71,72,108</a></b></br> I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/25-4.htm">Psalm 25:4,5</a></b></br> Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/86-11.htm">Psalm 86:11</a></b></br> Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-2.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/119-8.htm">Decrees</a> <a href="/psalms/119-7.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/119-8.htm">Rules</a> <a href="/psalms/119-8.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/psalms/105-22.htm">Teach</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/124-6.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/119-16.htm">Decrees</a> <a href="/psalms/119-62.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/119-16.htm">Rules</a> <a href="/psalms/119-14.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/psalms/119-26.htm">Teach</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 use of "LORD" in all capitals signifies the Hebrew name Yahweh, the covenant name of God revealed to Moses in <a href="/exodus/3-14.htm">Exodus 3:14</a>. This name emphasizes God's eternal existence and faithfulness to His promises. The psalmist begins with praise, recognizing God's supreme authority and goodness. This mirrors the doxologies found throughout the Psalms and other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/103.htm">Psalm 103:1-2</a>, where the psalmist blesses the LORD for His benefits. The act of blessing God is a form of worship and reverence, acknowledging His sovereignty and the psalmist's submission to His will.<p><b>teach me Your statutes.</b><br>The request for teaching indicates a desire for divine instruction and understanding of God's laws. "Statutes" refers to the decrees or commandments given by God, which are meant to guide the moral and spiritual life of the believer. This plea reflects the biblical theme of seeking wisdom and understanding, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a>, where it is stated that the LORD gives wisdom. The psalmist's request is not merely for knowledge but for the ability to live according to God's will, aligning with the New Testament teaching in <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>, which encourages believers to ask God for wisdom. This phrase also points to the role of the Holy Spirit in teaching and guiding believers into all truth, as promised by Jesus in <a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a>. The desire for God's statutes underscores the importance of scripture in the life of the believer, serving as a foundation for faith and practice.<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 longing for God's guidance and instruction.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature, as well as His relationship with His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/statutes.htm">Statutes</a></b><br>Refers to God's laws, decrees, or commandments, which are a central theme in <a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>, highlighting the importance of divine instruction.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_blessedness_of_god.htm">The Blessedness of God</a></b><br>Recognize and praise the inherent blessedness of God, acknowledging His perfect nature and the goodness of His ways.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/a_heart_for_learning.htm">A Heart for Learning</a></b><br>Cultivate a desire to learn and understand God's statutes, seeking His guidance in all aspects of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_divine_instruction.htm">Dependence on Divine Instruction</a></b><br>Acknowledge our need for God's teaching, understanding that true wisdom and direction come from Him alone.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_obedience.htm">Commitment to Obedience</a></b><br>Strive to not only learn God's statutes but also to live them out in daily life, reflecting His character and will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayerful_study.htm">Prayerful Study</a></b><br>Approach the study of Scripture with a prayerful heart, asking God to reveal His truths and apply them to our lives.<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/main_themes_of_psalms.htm">What are the main themes of the Psalms?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_judaism's_sects.htm">What are the different sects of Judaism?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_we_'bless_the_lord'.htm">How does Psalm 134's call to 'bless the Lord' fit with passages like Genesis 12:2, where only God imparts blessing?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_non-theistic_societies_thrive.htm">Psalm 33:12 says a nation is blessed when it worships the Lord; why, then, do many non-theistic societies thrive, while some religious nations struggle?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Blessed art thou, O Lord: teach me thy statutes</span>. God's statutes are really known to those only whom God teaches. By nature we have but a faint glimmer of their meaning. God must teach us by his Spirit ere we can apprehend them aright. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-12.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">בָּר֖וּךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bā·rūḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><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">O LORD;</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֗ה</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 /><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/119-12.htm">Psalm 119:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-12.htm">Psalm 119:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-12.htm">Psalm 119:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-12.htm">Psalm 119:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-12.htm">Psalm 119:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-12.htm">Psalm 119:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-12.htm">Psalm 119:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-12.htm">Psalm 119:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-12.htm">Psalm 119:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-12.htm">Psalm 119:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-12.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:12 Blessed are you Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:13" /></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>