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Psalms 119:138

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:138 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness And very faithfulness.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness And very faithfulness.
Psalms 119:138 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
135Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; And teach me thy statutes.
136Streams of water run down mine eyes, Because they observe not thy law. TSADHE.
137Righteous art thou, O Jehovah, And upright are thy judgments.
138Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness And very faithfulness.
139My zeal hath consumed me, Because mine adversaries have forgotten thy words.
140Thy word is very pure; Therefore thy servant loveth it.
141I am small and despised; [Yet] do I not forget thy precepts.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded - Thy law, considered as a testimony as to what is right and best. Are righteous and very faithful - Margin, as in Hebrew, “righteousness and faithfulness.” They are “so” righteous, and so deserving of confidence - so certain to be accomplished, and so worthy to be trusted in - that they may be spoken of as “righteousness” and “fidelity” of the most perfect kind; the very essence of that which is right. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“testimonies: Psa 119:86, Psa 119:144, Psa 19:7-9; Deu 4:8, Deu 4:45 righteous: Heb. righteousness faithful: Heb. faithfulness, Psa 119:75 Psalms 119:139”
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