Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You are righteous, LORD, and your laws are right. New Living Translation O LORD, you are righteous, and your regulations are fair. English Standard Version Righteous are you, O LORD, and right are your rules. Berean Standard Bible Righteous are You, O LORD, and upright are Your judgments. King James Bible TZADDI. Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments. New King James Version Righteous are You, O LORD, And upright are Your judgments. New American Standard Bible You are righteous, LORD, And Your judgments are right. NASB 1995 Righteous are You, O LORD, And upright are Your judgments. NASB 1977 Righteous art Thou, O LORD, And upright are Thy judgments. Legacy Standard Bible Righteous are You, O Yahweh, And upright are Your judgments. Amplified Bible Righteous are You, O LORD, And upright are Your judgments. Christian Standard Bible You are righteous, LORD, and your judgments are just. Holman Christian Standard Bible You are righteous, LORD, and Your judgments are just. American Standard Version ? TSADHE. Righteous art thou, O Jehovah, And upright are thy judgments. Contemporary English Version Our LORD, you always do right, and your decisions are fair. English Revised Version TZADE. Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments. GOD'S WORD® Translation You are righteous, O LORD, and your regulations are fair. Good News Translation You are righteous, LORD, and your laws are just. International Standard Version LORD, you are righteous, and your judgments are right. Majority Standard Bible Righteous are You, O LORD, and upright are Your judgments. NET Bible You are just, O LORD, and your judgments are fair. New Heart English Bible TZADE. You are righteous, LORD. Your judgments are upright. Webster's Bible Translation TSADDI. Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments. World English Bible TZADHE You are righteous, Yahweh. Your judgments are upright. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version[TSADE] You [are] righteous, O YHWH, "" And Your judgments [are] upright. Young's Literal Translation Tzade. Righteous art Thou, O Jehovah, And upright are Thy judgments. Smith's Literal Translation Just art thou, O Jehovah, and upright thy judgments. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Bible[SADE] Thou art just, O Lord: and thy judgment is right. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible You are righteous, LORD, and just are your judgments. New Revised Standard Version You are righteous, O LORD, and your judgments are right. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleZADDI. Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Tsadhe You are righteous, LORD JEHOVAH, and your legal judgments are very upright. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Righteous art Thou, O LORD, And upright are Thy judgments. Brenton Septuagint Translation Righteous art thou, O Lord, and upright are thy judgments. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet…136My eyes shed streams of tears because Your law is not obeyed. 137Righteous are You, O LORD, and upright are Your judgments. 138The testimonies You have laid down are righteous and altogether faithful.… Cross References Deuteronomy 32:4 He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He. Romans 3:26 He did this to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and to justify the one who has faith in Jesus. Psalm 145:17 The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds. Isaiah 45:21 Speak up and present your case—yes, let them take counsel together. Who foretold this long ago? Who announced it from ancient times? Was it not I, the LORD? There is no other God but Me, a righteous God and Savior; there is none but Me. Revelation 15:3 and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! Daniel 9:14 Therefore the LORD has kept the calamity in store and brought it upon us. For the LORD our God is righteous in all He does; yet we have not obeyed His voice. Romans 2:5 But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. Nehemiah 9:33 You are just in all that has befallen us, because You have acted faithfully, while we have acted wickedly. Psalm 19:9 The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. Isaiah 42:21 The LORD was pleased, for the sake of His righteousness, to magnify His law and make it glorious. Romans 7:12 So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good. Psalm 111:7-8 The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are trustworthy. / They are upheld forever and ever, enacted in truth and uprightness. Jeremiah 12:1 Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease? Revelation 16:7 And I heard the altar reply: “Yes, Lord God Almighty, true and just are Your judgments.” Psalm 92:15 to proclaim, “The LORD is upright; He is my Rock, and in Him there is no unrighteousness.” Treasury of Scripture Righteous are you, O LORD, and upright are your judgments. Psalm 99:4 The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob. Psalm 103:6 The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed. Psalm 145:17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works. Jump to Previous Decisions Great Judgments Laws Right Righteous Righteousness UprightJump to Next Decisions Great Judgments Laws Right Righteous Righteousness UprightPsalm 119 1. This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.2. Aleph. 9. Beth 17. Gimel 25. Daleth 33. He 41. Waw 49. Zayin 57. Heth 65. Teth 73. Yodh 81. Kaph 89. Lamedh 97. Mem 105. Nun 113. Samekh 121. Ayin 129. Pe 137. Tsadhe 145. Qoph 153. Resh 161. Sin and Shin 169. Taw Righteous are You, O LORD This phrase acknowledges the inherent righteousness of God, a central theme throughout the Bible. The Hebrew word for "righteous" (צַדִּיק, tzaddik) conveys the idea of being just, morally right, and virtuous. God's righteousness is a foundational attribute, often contrasted with human unrighteousness. In the Old Testament, God's righteousness is demonstrated through His covenant faithfulness, as seen in His dealings with Israel. The righteousness of God is also a key theme in the New Testament, where it is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who embodies God's perfect righteousness (2 Corinthians 5:21). This phrase reflects the psalmist's deep reverence and trust in God's moral perfection. and upright are Your judgments Persons / Places / Events 1. The PsalmistThe author of Psalm 119, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses deep devotion to God's law and righteousness. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His relationship with His people. 3. Judgments Refers to God's decrees, laws, and decisions, which are described as upright and just. Teaching Points Understanding God's RighteousnessGod's righteousness is intrinsic to His character. It is not merely an attribute but the essence of who He is. As believers, we are called to trust in His righteous nature, knowing that His ways are perfect and just. Upright Judgments God's judgments are upright, meaning they are fair, equitable, and true. In a world where human judgments can be flawed, we can rely on God's perfect justice. This should encourage us to seek His guidance in our decisions and to align our lives with His Word. Living in Light of God's Righteousness As followers of Christ, we are called to reflect God's righteousness in our lives. This involves living according to His commandments and striving to be upright in our dealings with others. Our lives should be a testimony to God's righteous character. Trusting in God's Justice In times of injustice or when we face trials, we can find comfort in knowing that God is just. He sees all and will ultimately bring about justice. This assurance should lead us to patience and perseverance, trusting in His perfect timing. The Role of Scripture in Understanding Righteousness The Bible is our guide to understanding God's righteousness. Regular study and meditation on Scripture help us to know God's character and His will for our lives. It equips us to live righteously and to discern His judgments.TZADDI. (137) And upright.--For an interesting historical association with this verse see Gibbon's account of the death of the Emperor Maurice (chap 46). Verse 137. - Righteous art thou, O Lord (comp. Psalm 7:9; Psalm 11:7; Psalm 25:8; Psalm 116:5; Psalm 145:17). And upright are thy judgments (see vers. 106, 160, 164).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Righteousצַדִּ֣יק (ṣad·dîq) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6662: Just, righteous are You, אַתָּ֣ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you O LORD, יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH and upright וְ֝יָשָׁ֗ר (wə·yā·šār) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 3477: Straight, right are Your judgments. מִשְׁפָּטֶֽיךָ׃ (miš·pā·ṭe·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style Links Psalm 119:137 NIVPsalm 119:137 NLT Psalm 119:137 ESV Psalm 119:137 NASB Psalm 119:137 KJV Psalm 119:137 BibleApps.com Psalm 119:137 Biblia Paralela Psalm 119:137 Chinese Bible Psalm 119:137 French Bible Psalm 119:137 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 119:137 You are righteous Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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