Psalms 119:138

What does Psalms 119:138 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 119:138 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness And very faithfulness.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness And very faithfulness.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

You have given your unchanging word in righteousness, and it is for ever.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Thou hast appointed Thy testimonies, Righteous and exceeding faithful,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness and exceeding faithfulness.

Context

v.137Righteous art thou, O Jehovah, And upright are thy judgments.

v.138This passage

v.139My zeal hath consumed me, Because mine adversaries have forgotten thy words.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 119:86

    All thy commandments are faithful: They persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.

  • Psalms 19:7

    The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.

  • Deuteronomy 4:45

    these are the testimonies, and the statutes, and the ordinances, which Moses spake unto the children of Israel, when they came forth out of Egypt,

  • Deuteronomy 4:8

    And what great nation is there, that hath statutes and ordinances so righteous as all this law, which I set before you this day?

  • Psalms 119:144

    Thy testimonies are righteous for ever: Give me understanding, and I shall live. ק QOPH.

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