Psalms 119:138

Psalms 119:138 Meaning and Explanation

Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.

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God's commanded testimonies are righteous and utterly reliable.

The Context of Psalms 119:138

The righteous and reliable nature of God's commanded testimonies.

What Does Psalms 119:138 Mean?

'Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous' affirms the moral quality of God's revealed truth. What God has commanded and testified to is inherently right and good.

'And very faithful' emphasizes their reliability. God's testimonies are faithful—they are dependable, true, and worthy of trust. There is no falsehood or inconsistency in them.

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What does Psalms 119:138 mean?

God's commanded testimonies are righteous and utterly reliable.

What is the context of Psalms 119:138?

The righteous and reliable nature of God's commanded testimonies.

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