Psalms 119:172 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

My tongue will speak about your word, because all your commandments are right and just.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is promising to speak openly about God's word because he believes all of God's commands are perfectly right and fair.

📚 Historical Context

The Book of Psalms was written by various authors, including King David, as songs of praise, lament, and instruction for the Israelite community. Psalm 119 specifically celebrates the beauty and perfection of God's law, with each section beginning with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet. In this verse, the psalmist affirms his commitment to speak about God's word because all of His commandments are inherently righteous.

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