Psalm 119:172
New International Version
May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous.

New Living Translation
Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right.

English Standard Version
My tongue will sing of your word, for all your commandments are right.

Berean Standard Bible
My tongue sings of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteous.

King James Bible
My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.

New King James Version
My tongue shall speak of Your word, For all Your commandments are righteousness.

New American Standard Bible
Let my tongue sing about Your word, For all Your commandments are righteousness.

NASB 1995
Let my tongue sing of Your word, For all Your commandments are righteousness.

NASB 1977
Let my tongue sing of Thy word, For all Thy commandments are righteousness.

Legacy Standard Bible
Let my tongue answer with Your word, For all Your commandments are righteous.

Amplified Bible
Let my tongue sing [praise for the fulfillment] of Your word, For all Your commandments are righteous.

Christian Standard Bible
My tongue sings about your promise, for all your commands are righteous.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
My tongue sings about Your promise, for all Your commands are righteous.

American Standard Version
Let my tongue sing of thy word; For all thy commandments are righteousness.

Contemporary English Version
and sing about your promise, because all your teachings are what they ought to be.

English Revised Version
Let my tongue sing of thy word; for all thy commandments are righteousness.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Let my tongue sing about your promise because all your commandments are fair.

Good News Translation
I will sing about your law, because your commands are just.

International Standard Version
May my tongue sing about your promise, for all of your commands are right.

Majority Standard Bible
My tongue sings of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteous.

NET Bible
May my tongue sing about your instructions, for all your commands are just.

New Heart English Bible
Let my tongue sing of your word, for all your commandments are righteousness.

Webster's Bible Translation
My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.

World English Bible
Let my tongue sing of your word, for all your commandments are righteousness.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
My tongue sings of Your saying, "" For all Your commands [are] righteous.

Young's Literal Translation
My tongue doth sing of Thy saying, For all Thy commands are righteous.

Smith's Literal Translation
My tongue shall strike up thy word, for all thy commands are justice.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
My tongue shall pronounce thy word: because all thy commandments are justice.

Catholic Public Domain Version
My tongue will pronounce your eloquence. For all your commandments are fairness.

New American Bible
May my tongue sing of your promise, for all your commandments are righteous.

New Revised Standard Version
My tongue will sing of your promise, for all your commandments are right.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
My lips shall speak of thy praise when thou hast taught me thy commandments.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
My lips will speak your praises when you teach me your commandments.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Let my tongue sing of Thy word; For all Thy commandments are righteousness.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Let my tongue utter thine oracles; for all thy commandments are righteous.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet
171My lips pour forth praise, for You teach me Your statutes. 172My tongue sings of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteous. 173May Your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen Your precepts.…

Cross References
Romans 7:12
So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.

Deuteronomy 6:1-2
These are the commandments and statutes and ordinances that the LORD your God has instructed me to teach you to follow in the land that you are about to enter and possess, / so that you and your children and grandchildren may fear the LORD your God all the days of your lives by keeping all His statutes and commandments that I give you, and so that your days may be prolonged.

Matthew 5:19
So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

James 1:25
But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.

Isaiah 51:7
Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults.

1 John 5:3
For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome,

Proverbs 6:23
For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,

Romans 3:31
Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Certainly not! Instead, we uphold the law.

John 14:15
If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.

1 Timothy 1:8
Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately.

Psalm 19:7-9
The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. / The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. / The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.

Matthew 22:36-40
“Teacher, which commandment is the greatest in the Law?” / Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ / This is the first and greatest commandment. ...

Galatians 5:14
The entire law is fulfilled in a single decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

Hebrews 8:10
For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.

Ezekiel 36:27
And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances.


Treasury of Scripture

My tongue shall speak of your word: for all your commandments are righteousness.

tongue

Psalm 119:13,46
With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth…

Psalm 37:30
The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.

Psalm 40:9,10
I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest…

for all they

Psalm 119:86,138,142
All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me…

Romans 7:12,14
Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good…

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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














My tongue sings
The phrase "My tongue sings" suggests an expression of joy and praise that is vocal and public. In the Hebrew text, the word for "sings" can be understood as "to answer" or "to respond," indicating a dialogue or a response to God's revelation. This implies that the psalmist's praise is not just a spontaneous outburst but a considered response to the understanding and experience of God's word. Historically, singing was a central part of Hebrew worship, as seen in the Psalms, which were often sung in the temple. This act of singing signifies a deep, heartfelt engagement with God's word, suggesting that the psalmist's entire being is involved in this act of worship.

of Your word
The "word" of God here refers to His divine revelation, encompassing His laws, promises, and teachings. In Hebrew, the term "dabar" is used, which can mean "word," "matter," or "thing." This highlights the multifaceted nature of God's communication with humanity. The word of God is not just a set of rules but a living, active force that guides, instructs, and transforms. In the context of the Old Testament, God's word was delivered through the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings, all of which pointed to His character and will. The psalmist's singing of God's word indicates a deep appreciation and understanding of its value and power.

for all Your commandments
The term "commandments" refers to the specific directives given by God to His people. In Hebrew, the word "mitzvot" is used, which encompasses not only the Ten Commandments but all the laws given to Israel. These commandments were seen as a covenantal guide for living a life pleasing to God. They were not arbitrary rules but were given for the well-being and flourishing of God's people. The psalmist acknowledges the comprehensive nature of God's commandments, indicating that every aspect of life is to be lived in accordance with God's will.

are righteous
The word "righteous" in Hebrew is "tsaddiq," which conveys the idea of being just, right, and in accordance with a standard. In the biblical context, righteousness is not merely about legal correctness but is deeply relational, reflecting God's character and His covenantal faithfulness. The psalmist declares that all of God's commandments are righteous, affirming their moral and ethical perfection. This righteousness is not just a theoretical concept but is meant to be lived out in the lives of believers, reflecting God's holiness and justice in the world. The psalmist's recognition of the righteousness of God's commandments leads to a response of worship and obedience, as he aligns his life with God's perfect will.

(172) My tongue shall speak of Thy word.--Rather, My tongue shall make response to Thy word, that all Thy commandments are true.

Verse 172. - My tongue shall speak of thy Word; or, "let my tongue respond to thy promise " - return praise, i.e., for the fulfillment of thy promise. For all thy commandments are righteousness. And therefore are worthy objects of praise.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
My tongue
לְ֭שׁוֹנִי (lə·šō·w·nî)
Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3956: The tongue

sings
תַּ֣עַן (ta·‘an)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person feminine singular
Strong's 6030: To answer, respond

of Your word,
אִמְרָתֶ֑ךָ (’im·rā·ṯe·ḵā)
Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 565: Utterance, speech, word

for
כִּ֖י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

all
כָל־ (ḵāl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

Your commandments
מִצְוֺתֶ֣יךָ (miṣ·wō·ṯe·ḵā)
Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 4687: Commandment

are righteous.
צֶּֽדֶק׃ (ṣe·ḏeq)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6664: The right, equity, prosperity


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