Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:137-138
Here is, 1. The righteousness of God, the infinite rectitude and perfection of his nature. As he is what he is, so he is what he should be, and in every thing acts as becomes him; there is nothing wanting, nothing amiss, in God; his will is the eternal rule of equity, and he is righteous, for he does all according to it. 2. The righteousness of his government. He rules the world by his providence, according to the principles of justice, and never did, nor ever can do, any wrong to any of his creatures: Upright are thy judgments, the promises and threatenings and the executions of both. Every word of God is pure, and he will be true to it; he perfectly knows the merits of every cause and will…
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Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous,.... The Scriptures are holy, just, and good; and what is contained in them are according to godliness; are for instruction in righteousness, and teach men to live soberly, righteously, and godly;
and very faithful; or "true" (u): all the sayings in them are true and faithful sayings; for they are the sayings of God that cannot lie; the promises in them are faithfully performed by him that made them; they are all yea and amen in Christ. The words may be rendered, "thou hast commanded righteousness in thy testimonies, and truth" or faith "exceedingly": so the Arabic version. God in the law requires of men a perfect righteousness, every w…
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Psalm 119:137-144
137. ts O Jehovah! thou art righteous, and thy judgments are right. 138. tsThou hast commanded righteousness in thy testimonies, and truth greatly. 139. tsMy zeal hath consumed me, because my adversaries have forgotten thy words. 140. ts Thy word is exceedingly refined, and thy servant hath loved it. 141. tsI am insignificant and despised; I have not forgotten thy commandments. 142.ts Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness; and the law is truth. 143.ts Trouble and anguish have come upon me; but thy commandments are my delight. 144. tsThe righteousness of thy testimonies endereth for ever; give me understanding and I shall live.
137. O Jehovah! thou art righteou…
