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Psalms 119:137 Cross-References
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“TZADDI. Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.”
Psalms 119:137 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 119:137
Righteous art thou, O LORD (צַדִּיק אַתָּה יְהוָה, tsaddiq attah YHWH)—The Tsadhe (צ) stanza begins by declaring God's essential character. Tsaddiq is not mere legal correctness but covenant faithfulness, the same righteousness God requires of His people. Upright are thy judgments (mishpatim)—God's legal verdicts and moral governance flow from His perfect nature.This verse anchors all complaint and petition in God's character. Before the psalmist appeals for vindication (vv. 138-144), he affirms that YHWH Himself is the standard of righteousness. Paul echoes this in Romans 3:26, where God is b...
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Cross-References for Psalms 119:137
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“the God of Israel”
“Yahweh”
“righteousness belongs to you”
“and gracious in all his works.”
“but we have done wickedly;”
“his work is perfect”
“and brought it on us; for Yahweh our God is righteous in all his works which he does”
“The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity”
“Yes, Lord God, the Almighty, true and righteous are your judgments.”
“and justice for all who are oppressed.”