Psalm 119:138
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©HebrewStrong'sOrigin
You have commandedצִ֭וִּיתָ
(tziv·vi·ta)
6680: to lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, ordera prim. root
Your testimoniesעֵדֹתֶ֑יךָ
(e·do·tei·cha;)
5713b: testimonyfrom ud
in righteousnessצֶ֣דֶק
(tze·dek)
6664: rightness, righteousnessfrom an unused word
And exceedingמְאֹֽד׃
(me·'od.)
3966: muchness, force, abundancefrom an unused word
faithfulness.וֶֽאֱמוּנָ֥ה
(ve·'e·mu·nah)
530: firmness, steadfastness, fidelityfrom aman


















KJV Lexicon
Thy testimonies
`edah  (ay-daw')
testimony -- testimony, witness.
that thou hast commanded
tsavah  (tsaw-vaw')
(intensively) to constitute, enjoin -- appoint, (for-)bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order.
are righteous
tsedeq  (tseh'-dek)
the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity -- even, (that which is altogether) just(-ice), (un-)right(-eous) (cause, -ly, -ness).
and very
m`od  (meh-ode')
vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.
faithful
'emuwnah  (em-oo-naw')
literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity -- faith(-ful, -ly, -ness, (man), set office, stability, steady, truly, truth, verily.
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
You have commanded Your testimonies in righteousness And exceeding faithfulness.

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

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The decrees You issue are righteous and altogether trustworthy.

International Standard Version
You have ordered your decrees to us rightly, and they are very faithful.

NET Bible
The rules you impose are just, and absolutely reliable.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
You commanded your testimonies in righteousness and in faithfulness.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You have issued your written instructions. They are fair and completely dependable.

King James 2000 Bible
Your testimonies that you have commanded are righteous and very faithful.
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