What is the meaning of Psalm 119:137? Righteous are You Psalm 119:137 opens with a straight-to-the-point declaration: “Righteous are You.” • The psalmist is not discovering something new but affirming what is already revealed throughout Scripture—God’s moral perfection. • Psalm 11:7 says, “For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice.” That same truth is echoed here. • Deuteronomy 32:4 celebrates that “all His ways are just,” reminding us that God’s righteousness is woven into every act He performs. • Because He is righteous, God is the unchanging standard for right and wrong (James 1:17). Our confidence doesn’t rest on shifting cultural norms; it rests on His flawless character. O LORD The personal, covenant name “LORD” (Yahweh) is intentionally placed in the middle of the verse. • Using the covenant name anchors righteousness in relationship. The God who is righteous is also the God who draws near to His people (Exodus 3:14–15). • This isn’t an abstract, distant deity. “The LORD is my shepherd” (Psalm 23:1) shows the same personal commitment. • Calling Him “LORD” in prayer or song invites us to trust His character, knowing He keeps every promise (Lamentations 3:22-23). and upright are Your judgments The verse concludes by extending God’s righteousness to His “judgments.” • “Judgments” points to every decision, decree, and written command that comes from God. • Psalm 19:9 agrees: “The judgments of the LORD are true, altogether righteous.” • Because His judgments are upright, Scripture is the final authority for faith and practice (2 Timothy 3:16-17). • We can obey with confidence, knowing His commands are never arbitrary but always for our good (Psalm 119:68; Romans 8:28). • God’s verdicts are never overturned or revised; they stand forever (Isaiah 40:8). summary Psalm 119:137 celebrates the seamless unity between who God is and what God says. He is inherently righteous; He relates to us personally as the LORD; and every judgment He renders is upright. Because His character and His Word are perfectly aligned, we can trust, obey, and rest in Him without hesitation. |
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