Psalms 119:138
Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness and exceeding faithfulness.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.
In Context
137TZADE. Righteous art thou, Jehovah, and upright are thy judgments.
139My zeal destroyeth me, because mine oppressors have forgotten thy words.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:8And what great nation is there that hath righteous statutes and ordinances, as all this law which I set before you this day?
Psalms 19:7The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple;
Psalms 119:144The righteousness of thy testimonies is for ever: give me understanding, and I shall live.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:138-139
18. TZADDI. 137 Righteous art thou, O Lord , and upright are thy judgments. 138 Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful. Here is, 1. The righteousness of God, the infinite rectitude and perfection of his nature. As he is what he is, so he is what he should be, and in every thing acts as becomes him; there is nothing wanting, nothing amiss, in God; his will is the eternal rule of equity, and he is righteous, for he does all according to it. 2. The righteousness of his government. He… Read the whole commentary →