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Righteous <i>art</i> thou, O LORD, and upright <i>are</i> thy judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Righteous <i>are</i> You, O LORD, And upright <i>are</i> Your judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are righteous, LORD, And Your judgments are right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Righteous are You, O LORD, And upright are Your judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Righteous art Thou, O LORD, And upright are Thy judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Righteous are You, O Yahweh, And upright are Your judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Righteous are You, O LORD, And upright are Your judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are righteous, LORD, and your judgments are just.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are righteous, LORD, and Your judgments are just. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />? TSADHE. Righteous art thou, O Jehovah, And upright are thy judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Our LORD, you always do right, and your decisions are fair. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />TZADE. Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You are righteous, O LORD, and your regulations are fair.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You are righteous, LORD, and your laws are just. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />LORD, you are righteous, and your judgments are right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Righteous are You, O LORD, and upright are Your judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You are just, O LORD, and your judgments are fair. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />TZADE. You are righteous, LORD. Your judgments are upright.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />TSADDI. Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />TZADHE You are righteous, Yahweh. Your judgments are upright. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />[TSADE] You [are] righteous, O YHWH, "" And Your judgments [are] upright.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Tzade. Righteous art Thou, O Jehovah, And upright are Thy judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Just art thou, O Jehovah, and upright thy judgments.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />[SADE] Thou art just, O Lord: and thy judgment is right. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:137>SADE. You are just, O Lord, and your judgment is right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You are righteous, LORD, and just are your judgments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You are righteous, O LORD, and your judgments 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 />ZADDI. Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Tsadhe You are righteous, LORD JEHOVAH, and your legal judgments are very upright.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Righteous art Thou, O LORD, And upright are Thy judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Righteous art thou, O Lord, and upright are thy judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-137.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=15759" 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">136</span>My eyes shed streams of tears because Your law is not obeyed. <span class="reftext">137</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6662.htm" title="6662: ṣad·dîq (Adj-ms) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">Righteous</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">are 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/3477.htm" title="3477: wə·yā·šār (Conj-w:: Adj-ms) -- Straight, right. From yashar; straight.">and upright</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: miš·pā·ṭe·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Judgment. ">are Your judgments.</a> </span><span class="reftext">138</span>The testimonies You have laid down are righteous and altogether faithful.…<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/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a></span><br />He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/3-26.htm">Romans 3:26</a></span><br />He did this to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and to justify the one who has faith in Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-17.htm">Psalm 145:17</a></span><br />The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-21.htm">Isaiah 45:21</a></span><br />Speak up and present your case—yes, let them take counsel together. Who foretold this long ago? Who announced it from ancient times? Was it not I, the LORD? There is no other God but Me, a righteous God and Savior; there is none but Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/15-3.htm">Revelation 15:3</a></span><br />and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/9-14.htm">Daniel 9:14</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD has kept the calamity in store and brought it upon us. For the LORD our God is righteous in all He does; yet we have not obeyed His voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-5.htm">Romans 2:5</a></span><br />But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-33.htm">Nehemiah 9:33</a></span><br />You are just in all that has befallen us, because You have acted faithfully, while we have acted wickedly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/19-9.htm">Psalm 19:9</a></span><br />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="/isaiah/42-21.htm">Isaiah 42:21</a></span><br />The LORD was pleased, for the sake of His righteousness, to magnify His law and make it glorious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/psalms/111-7.htm">Psalm 111:7-8</a></span><br />The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are trustworthy. / They are upheld forever and ever, enacted in truth and uprightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/12-1.htm">Jeremiah 12:1</a></span><br />Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/16-7.htm">Revelation 16:7</a></span><br />And I heard the altar reply: “Yes, Lord God Almighty, true and just are Your judgments.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-15.htm">Psalm 92:15</a></span><br />to proclaim, “The LORD is upright; He is my Rock, and in Him there is no unrighteousness.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Righteous are you, O LORD, and upright are your judgments.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/99-4.htm">Psalm 99:4</a></b></br> The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/103-6.htm">Psalm 103:6</a></b></br> The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/145-17.htm">Psalm 145:17</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-120.htm">Decisions</a> <a href="/psalms/119-131.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/119-120.htm">Judgments</a> <a href="/psalms/119-120.htm">Laws</a> <a href="/psalms/119-132.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/119-123.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/119-123.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/119-106.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-149.htm">Decisions</a> <a href="/psalms/119-156.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/119-156.htm">Judgments</a> <a href="/psalms/119-160.htm">Laws</a> <a href="/psalms/119-144.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/119-138.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/119-138.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/119-160.htm">Upright</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 Hebrew word for "righteous" (צַדִּיק, tzaddik) conveys the idea of being just, morally right, and virtuous. God's righteousness is a foundational attribute, often contrasted with human unrighteousness. In the Old Testament, God's righteousness is demonstrated through His covenant faithfulness, as seen in His dealings with Israel. The righteousness of God is also a key theme in the New Testament, where it is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who embodies God's perfect righteousness (<a href="/2_corinthians/5-21.htm">2 Corinthians 5:21</a>). This phrase reflects the psalmist's deep reverence and trust in God's moral perfection.<p><b>and upright are Your judgments</b><br>The term "judgments" (מִשְׁפָּטִים, mishpatim) refers to God's decrees, laws, and decisions. The word "upright" (יָשָׁר, yashar) suggests fairness, integrity, and straightness. God's judgments are not arbitrary but are based on His righteous character. In the context of ancient Israel, God's laws were given to guide the people in living a life that reflects His holiness (<a href="/leviticus/19-2.htm">Leviticus 19:2</a>). The psalmist's affirmation of God's upright judgments underscores the belief that God's laws are just and beneficial, providing a moral compass for His people. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative that God's Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path (<a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a>). The ultimate expression of God's upright judgments is seen in the person of Jesus Christ, who perfectly fulfilled the law and the prophets (<a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses deep devotion to God's law and righteousness.<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, self-existent nature and His relationship with His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judgments.htm">Judgments</a></b><br>Refers to God's decrees, laws, and decisions, which are described as upright and just.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_righteousness.htm">Understanding God's Righteousness</a></b><br>God's righteousness is intrinsic to His character. It is not merely an attribute but the essence of who He is. As believers, we are called to trust in His righteous nature, knowing that His ways are perfect and just.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/upright_judgments.htm">Upright Judgments</a></b><br>God's judgments are upright, meaning they are fair, equitable, and true. In a world where human judgments can be flawed, we can rely on God's perfect justice. This should encourage us to seek His guidance in our decisions and to align our lives with His Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_light_of_god's_righteousness.htm">Living in Light of God's Righteousness</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we are called to reflect God's righteousness in our lives. This involves living according to His commandments and striving to be upright in our dealings with others. Our lives should be a testimony to God's righteous character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_in_god's_justice.htm">Trusting in God's Justice</a></b><br>In times of injustice or when we face trials, we can find comfort in knowing that God is just. He sees all and will ultimately bring about justice. This assurance should lead us to patience and perseverance, trusting in His perfect timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_scripture_in_understanding_righteousness.htm">The Role of Scripture in Understanding Righteousness</a></b><br>The Bible is our guide to understanding God's righteousness. Regular study and meditation on Scripture help us to know God's character and His will for our lives. It equips us to live righteously and to discern His judgments.<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/does_god_tempt_us_to_sin.htm">Does God tempt us to sin?</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/ezekiel_18_25__are_god's_ways_truly_fair.htm">Ezekiel 18:25 – How can God declare His ways fair when the reality of suffering and injustice seems to contradict this claim? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_need_worship.htm">Why does God demand worship if He is self-sufficient and needs nothing?</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>TZADDI.</span><p>(137) <span class= "bld">And upright.</span>--For an interesting historical association with this verse see Gibbon's account of the death of the Emperor Maurice (chap 46).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 137.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Righteous art thou, O Lord</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/7-9.htm">Psalm 7:9</a>; <a href="/psalms/11-7.htm">Psalm 11:7</a>; <a href="/psalms/25-8.htm">Psalm 25:8</a>; <a href="/psalms/116-5.htm">Psalm 116:5</a>; <a href="/psalms/145-17.htm">Psalm 145:17</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And upright are thy judgments</span> (see vers. 106, 160, 164). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-137.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">Righteous</span><br /><span class="heb">צַדִּ֣יק</span> <span class="translit">(ṣad·dîq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6662.htm">Strong's 6662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Just, righteous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are You,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַתָּ֣ה</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">יְהוָ֑ה</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">and upright</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝יָשָׁ֗ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yā·šār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3477.htm">Strong's 3477: </a> </span><span class="str2">Straight, right</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are Your judgments.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁפָּטֶֽיךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(miš·pā·ṭe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> </span><span class="str2">A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-137.htm">Psalm 119:137 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-137.htm">Psalm 119:137 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-137.htm">Psalm 119:137 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-137.htm">Psalm 119:137 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-137.htm">Psalm 119:137 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-137.htm">Psalm 119:137 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-137.htm">Psalm 119:137 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-137.htm">Psalm 119:137 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-137.htm">Psalm 119:137 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-137.htm">Psalm 119:137 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-137.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:137 You are righteous Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-136.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:136"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:136" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-138.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:138"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:138" /></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>