Psalms 119:138
Thou hast righteously commanded thy testimonies, yea in great faithfulness.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.
In Context
137[ZADHE.] Righteous art thou, O Yahweh,—and, equitable, are thy regulations.
139My zeal, hath put an end to me, for mine adversaries have forgotten thy words.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:8Or what great nation which hath righteous statutes and regulations, like all this law, which, I, am setting before you to-day?
Psalms 19:7The, law of Yahweh, is complete, Bringing back the soul, The, testimony of Yahweh, is confirmed, Making wise the simple;
Psalms 119:144Righteous are thy testimonies, unto times age-abiding, Give me understanding, 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 →