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Psalms 119:138

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The laws and teachings You have given us are completely right and absolutely trustworthy.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is declaring that God's commandments and teachings are perfectly just and completely reliable.

📚 Historical Context

Psalms 119 is a lengthy acrostic poem in the Old Testament's book of Psalms, likely written by King David or during the exile, where the author expresses profound devotion to God's law amidst personal or national hardships. In verse 138, the psalmist affirms the righteousness and faithfulness of God's testimonies, highlighting their role as a reliable guide for the Israelites facing uncertainty. This reflects the broader biblical emphasis on God's unchanging word as a source of stability in turbulent times.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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