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Shin<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thy word <i>is</i> true <i>from</i> the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments <i>endureth</i> for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The entirety of Your word <i>is</i> truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments <i>endures</i> forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sum of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments is everlasting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sum of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous ordinances is everlasting. Shin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The sum of Thy word is truth, And every one of Thy righteous ordinances is everlasting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The sum of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments is everlasting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sum of Your word is truth [the full meaning of all Your precepts], And every one of Your righteous ordinances endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The entirety of your word is truth, each of your righteous judgments endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The sum of thy word is truth; And every one of thy righteous ordinances endureth for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />All you say can be trusted; your teachings are true and will last forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The sum of thy word is truth; and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />There is nothing but truth in your word, and all of your righteous regulations endure forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The heart of your law is truth, and all your righteous judgments are eternal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The sum of your word is truth, and each righteous ordinance of yours is everlasting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Your instructions are totally reliable; all your just regulations endure. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />All of your words are truth. Every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />All of your words are truth. Every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The sum of Your word [is] truth, "" And every judgment of Your righteousness [is] for all time!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The sum of Thy word is truth, And to the age is every judgment of Thy righteousness!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The beginning of thy word is truth: and forever all thy just judgment.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The beginning of thy words is truth: all the judgments of thy justice are for ever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:160>The beginning of your words is truth. All the judgments of your justice are for eternity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Your every word is enduring; all your righteous judgments are forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The sum of your word is truth; and every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The foundation of thy word is truth; and every one of thy righteous judgments endures for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The origin of your word is the truth and all the judgments of your righteousness are for eternity.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The beginning of Thy word is truth; And all Thy righteous ordinance endureth for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The beginning of thy words is truth; and all the judgments of thy righteousness <i>endure</i> for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-160.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=15898" 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">159</span>Consider how I love Your precepts, O LORD; give me life according to Your loving devotion. <span class="reftext">160</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rōš- (N-msc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">The entirety</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: də·ḇā·rə·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">of Your word</a> <a href="/hebrew/571.htm" title="571: ’ĕ·meṯ (N-fs) -- Firmness, faithfulness, truth. Contracted from 'aman; stability; certainty, truth, trustworthiness.">is truth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/6664.htm" title="6664: ṣiḏ·qe·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Rightness, righteousness. From tsadaq; the right; also equity or prosperity.">Your righteous</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: miš·paṭ (N-msc) -- Judgment. ">judgments</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: ū·lə·‘ō·w·lām (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">endure forever.</a> </span><span class="reftext">161</span>Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart fears only Your word.…<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="/john/17-17.htm">John 17:17</a></span><br />Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16</a></span><br />All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-35.htm">Matthew 24:35</a></span><br />Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8</a></span><br />The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a></span><br />The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Proverbs 30:5</a></span><br />Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.<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="/1_peter/1-25.htm">1 Peter 1:25</a></span><br />but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a></span><br />God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/12-6.htm">Psalm 12:6</a></span><br />The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.<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="/2_peter/1-20.htm">2 Peter 1:20-21</a></span><br />Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation. / For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.<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="/revelation/19-9.htm">Revelation 19:9</a></span><br />Then the angel told me to write, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Your word is true from the beginning: and every one of your righteous judgments endures for ever.</p><p class="hdg">thy word is true from the beginning.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-86.htm">Psalm 119:86,138</a></b></br> All thy commandments <i>are</i> faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Proverbs 30:5</a></b></br> Every word of God <i>is</i> pure: he <i>is</i> a shield unto them that put their trust in him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16</a></b></br> All scripture <i>is</i> given by inspiration of God, and <i>is</i> profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:</p><p class="hdg">and every one</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-75.htm">Psalm 119:75,142,144,152</a></b></br> I know, O LORD, that thy judgments <i>are</i> right, and <i>that</i> thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/3-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:14</a></b></br> I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth <i>it</i>, that <i>men</i> should fear before him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/5-18.htm">Matthew 5:18</a></b></br> For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass 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href="/psalms/119-161.htm">Word</a> <a href="/psalms/119-161.htm">Words</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 = 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class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/119.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/119.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The entirety of Your word is truth</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the complete and absolute nature of God's Word as truth. In the biblical context, truth is not just factual accuracy but also faithfulness and reliability. The Hebrew word for truth, "emet," conveys a sense of firmness and dependability. This aligns with the biblical understanding that God's Word is a reflection of His character, which is unchanging and trustworthy. In <a href="/john/17-17.htm">John 17:17</a>, Jesus prays, "Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth," reinforcing the idea that Scripture is the ultimate standard of truth. The concept of the Word as truth is also seen in the person of Jesus Christ, who is described as "the way, the truth, and the life" (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>), indicating that He embodies the truth of God.<p><b>and all Your righteous judgments endure forever</b><br>This phrase highlights the eternal nature of God's judgments, which are His decisions and decrees. The term "righteous judgments" suggests that God's decisions are always just and morally right. In the historical context of ancient Israel, God's laws and judgments were seen as the foundation of justice and societal order. The enduring nature of these judgments is a testament to their divine origin and authority. <a href="/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a> frequently emphasizes the permanence of God's Word, as seen in verses like <a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Psalm 119:89</a>, "Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens." This eternal aspect is also prophetic, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment of God's righteous judgments in the eschatological future, where His justice will be fully realized. The enduring nature of God's Word and judgments is a source of hope and assurance for believers, affirming that God's standards do not change with time or culture.<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 central figure in this verse, whose word and judgments are described as true and eternal.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom the Psalmist originally belonged, often the recipient of God's laws and judgments.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_law.htm">The Law</a></b><br>Refers to the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, which are central to the Psalmist's meditation and devotion.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_truth.htm">Eternal Truth</a></b><br>The concept that God's word is unchanging and everlasting, a theme that resonates throughout the Bible.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_truth_of_god's_word.htm">The Truth of God's Word</a></b><br>God's word is the ultimate standard of truth. In a world filled with relative truths, believers can find absolute truth in Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_endurance_of_god's_judgments.htm">The Endurance of God's Judgments</a></b><br>God's judgments are not temporary or subject to change. They are eternal, providing a firm foundation for faith and practice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_scripture_in_daily_life.htm">The Importance of Scripture in Daily Life</a></b><br>Regular engagement with God's word is essential for spiritual growth and understanding. It guides, corrects, and encourages believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_unchanging_nature.htm">Trust in God's Unchanging Nature</a></b><br>Believers can have confidence in God's promises and judgments, knowing they are as relevant today as when they were first given.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_by_god's_righteous_standards.htm">Living by God's Righteous Standards</a></b><br>The righteousness of God's judgments calls believers to live according to His standards, reflecting His character in their 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/is_truth_your_top_priority.htm">Is truth worth more than anything else to you?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'hapax_legomenon'_mean.htm">What does "hapax legomenon" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'walking_in_truth'_mean.htm">What does "walking in truth" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_has_cast_a_spell_on_you.htm">What does 'walking in truth' mean?</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>(160) <span class= "bld">Beginning.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">head; </span>but here, as in <a href="/psalms/139-17.htm" title="How precious also are your thoughts to me, O God! how great is the sum of them!">Psalm 139:17</a>, it might be rendered <span class= "ital">sum. </span>(Comp. <a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm" title="The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.">Proverbs 1:7</a>.) The translation <span class= "ital">"from </span>the beginning," of the Authorised Version must at all events be abandoned.<p><span class= "bld"><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 160.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thy Word is true from the beginning</span>; rather, <span class="accented">the sum of thy Word is truth</span>. (So Hengstenberg, Kay, Cheyne, and the Revised Version.) "After examining the Divine Word, and estimating the value of its several parts, the psalmist found that the final sum was '<span class="accented">truth</span> <span class="accented">- pure</span>, absolute truth" (Kay). <span class="cmt_word">And every one of thy righteous judgments endureth forever.</span> An emphatic repetition of the statement made in ver. 144. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-160.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">Your word</span><br /><span class="heb">דְּבָרְךָ֥</span> <span class="translit">(də·ḇā·rə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is the essence</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹאשׁ־</span> <span class="translit">(rōš-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of truth,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱמֶ֑ת</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·meṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_571.htm">Strong's 571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</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 righteous</span><br /><span class="heb">צִדְקֶֽךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṣiḏ·qe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person 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 /><br /><span class="word">judgments</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁפַּ֥ט</span> <span class="translit">(miš·paṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<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">endure.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝לְעוֹלָ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·‘ō·w·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5769.htm">Strong's 5769: </a> </span><span class="str2">Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-160.htm">Psalm 119:160 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-160.htm">Psalm 119:160 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-160.htm">Psalm 119:160 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-160.htm">Psalm 119:160 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-160.htm">Psalm 119:160 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-160.htm">Psalm 119:160 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-160.htm">Psalm 119:160 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-160.htm">Psalm 119:160 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-160.htm">Psalm 119:160 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-160.htm">Psalm 119:160 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-160.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:160 All of your words are truth (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-159.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:159"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:159" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-161.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:161"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:161" /></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>