Psalms 119:172

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:172 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Let my tongue sing of thy word; For all thy commandments are righteousness.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Let my tongue sing of thy word; For all thy commandments are righteousness.
Psalms 119:172 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
172Let my tongue sing of thy word; For all thy commandments are righteousness.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“My tongue shall speak of thy word - It shall speak of it in the language of praise; it shall speak of it in making it known to others. For all thy commandments are righteousness - I see this; I feel it; and, therefore, I will speak of it. My impression that thy commandments are all righteous is so deep, that I cannot but speak of them. I must vindicate them; I must praise thee for them. 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
“tongue: Psa 119:13, Psa 119:46, Psa 37:30, Psa 40:9, Psa 40:10, Psa 78:4; Deu 6:7; Mat 12:34, Mat 12:35; Eph 4:29; Col 4:6 for all thy: Psa 119:86, Psa 119:138, Psa 119:142; Rom 7:12, Rom 7:14 Psalms 119:173”
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