Psalm 119:164
New International Version
Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws.

New Living Translation
I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just.

English Standard Version
Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous rules.

Berean Standard Bible
Seven times a day I praise You for Your righteous judgments.

King James Bible
Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.

New King James Version
Seven times a day I praise You, Because of Your righteous judgments.

New American Standard Bible
Seven times a day I praise You Because of Your righteous judgments.

NASB 1995
Seven times a day I praise You, Because of Your righteous ordinances.

NASB 1977
Seven times a day I praise Thee, Because of Thy righteous ordinances.

Legacy Standard Bible
Seven times a day I praise You, Because of Your righteous judgments.

Amplified Bible
Seven times a day I praise You, Because of Your righteous ordinances.

Christian Standard Bible
I praise you seven times a day for your righteous judgments.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I praise You seven times a day for Your righteous judgments.

American Standard Version
Seven times a day do I praise thee, Because of thy righteous ordinances.

Contemporary English Version
I praise you seven times a day because your laws are fair.

English Revised Version
Seven times a day do I praise thee, because of thy righteous judgments.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous regulations.

Good News Translation
Seven times each day I thank you for your righteous judgments.

International Standard Version
I praise you seven times a day because of your righteous ordinances.

Majority Standard Bible
Seven times a day I praise You for Your righteous judgments.

NET Bible
Seven times a day I praise you because of your just regulations.

New Heart English Bible
Seven times a day, I praise you, because of your righteous ordinances.

Webster's Bible Translation
Seven times a day do I praise thee, because of thy righteous judgments.

World English Bible
Seven times a day, I praise you, because of your righteous ordinances.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Seven [times] in a day I have praised You, "" Because of the judgments of Your righteousness.

Young's Literal Translation
Seven times in a day I have praised Thee, Because of the judgments of Thy righteousness.

Smith's Literal Translation
Seven times in the day I praised thee, for the judgments of thy justice.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Seven times a day I have given praise to thee, for the judgments of thy justice.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Seven times a day, I uttered praise to you about the judgments of your justice.

New American Bible
Seven times a day I praise you because your judgments are righteous.

New Revised Standard Version
Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous ordinances.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Seven times in a day I have praised you for your righteous judgments.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Seven times a day do I praise Thee, Because of Thy righteous ordinances.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Seven times in a day have I praised thee because of the judgments of thy righteousness.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet
163I hate and abhor falsehood, but Your law I love. 164Seven times a day I praise You for Your righteous judgments. 165Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble.…

Cross References
Daniel 6:10
Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before.

1 Thessalonians 5:17-18
Pray without ceasing. / Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Acts 16:25
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.

Ephesians 5:20
always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

1 Timothy 2:1
First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone—

Revelation 4:8
And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”

Luke 18:1
Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart:

Hebrews 13:15
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.

Psalm 55:17
Morning, noon, and night, I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice.

Psalm 34:1
Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.

Psalm 92:1-2
A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night

Psalm 145:2
Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever.

Psalm 146:2
I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.


Treasury of Scripture

Seven times a day do I praise you because of your righteous judgments.

seven times.

Psalm 119:62
At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.

Psalm 55:17
Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.

because

Psalm 48:11
Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments.

Psalm 97:8
Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.

Revelation 19:2
For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.

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Psalm 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














Seven times a day
The phrase "Seven times a day" signifies completeness and perfection in biblical numerology. The number seven often represents divine perfection and completion, as seen in the creation week in Genesis. This phrase suggests a life wholly dedicated to worship and acknowledgment of God. It implies a rhythm of life where praise is not sporadic but a constant, intentional act. Historically, this could reflect the Jewish practice of structured prayer times, which were observed with great devotion. The psalmist's commitment to praise God seven times a day serves as an inspiration for believers to integrate worship into their daily routine, emphasizing the importance of regular communion with God.

I praise You
The act of praise is a central theme in the Psalms, and here it is a personal declaration of the psalmist's devotion. The Hebrew root for "praise" is "halal," which means to boast or to glorify. This word conveys an exuberant expression of admiration and gratitude towards God. In the context of this verse, it highlights the psalmist's deep appreciation and reverence for God's character and actions. Praise is not merely a duty but a joyful response to God's presence and work in one's life. It encourages believers to cultivate a heart of gratitude and to recognize God's hand in all circumstances.

for Your righteous judgments
The phrase "for Your righteous judgments" refers to God's just and fair decrees. The Hebrew word for "judgments" is "mishpatim," which encompasses God's laws, decisions, and ordinances. These judgments are described as "righteous," indicating their alignment with God's perfect nature and moral standard. Historically, God's judgments were seen as a source of guidance and protection for His people, providing a framework for living in accordance with His will. The psalmist's praise for God's judgments reflects a deep trust in God's wisdom and justice. It serves as a reminder for believers to value and uphold God's Word as the ultimate authority in their lives, recognizing it as a source of truth and righteousness.

(164) Seven times.--Some commentators think the number is used here only in a general way for "often," "repeatedly;" but the number seven evidently had some sacred association for the Hebrews. (Comp. Leviticus 26:18; Proverbs 24:16; Matthew 18:21, &c) No doubt the seven canonical hours were partly derived from this verse. Elsewhere we find three times as the stated occasions of prayer (Psalm 55:17).

Verse 164. - Seven times a day do I praise thee; i.e. repeatedly, an indefinite number of times (comp. Psalm 12:6; Psalm 79:11; Proverbs 24:16). Because of thy righteous judgments (comp. vers. 137, 160).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Seven times
שֶׁ֣בַע (še·ḇa‘)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number

a day
בַּ֭יּוֹם (bay·yō·wm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

I praise You
הִלַּלְתִּ֑יךָ (hil·lal·tî·ḵā)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1984: To shine

for
עַ֝֗ל (‘al)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

Your righteous
צִדְקֶֽךָ׃ (ṣiḏ·qe·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6664: The right, equity, prosperity

judgments.
מִשְׁפְּטֵ֥י (miš·pə·ṭê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style


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