Psalms 119:138
The laws you has ordered are just, and trusty exceedingly.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.
In Context
137Righteous are you, O Lord, and right are your ordinances.
139My jealousy has undone me, that my foes have forgotten your words.
Cross References
Psalms 19:7The law of the Lord is perfect, renewing life. The decrees of the Lord are trusty, making the simple wise.
Psalms 119:144Right are your charges forever, instruct me that I may 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 →