King James Version

What Does Psalms 92:15 Mean?

Psalms 92:15 in the King James Version says “To shew that the LORD is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him. — study this verse from Psalms chapter 92 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

To shew that the LORD is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.

Psalms 92:15 · KJV


Context

13

Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God.

14

They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing; flourishing: Heb. green

15

To shew that the LORD is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
The psalm concludes with testimony ('show forth') about God's character. Declaring God's uprightness (yashar—straight, right) serves both as praise and proclamation. The emphatic statement 'there is no unrighteousness in him' affirms God's absolute moral perfection. Calling God 'my rock' (tsur) combines personal relationship ('my') with confidence in God's unchanging, reliable nature. This doxological ending demonstrates that mature faith leads to bold declaration of God's character to others.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Israel's testimony about Yahweh's righteousness stood in stark contrast to capricious pagan deities, establishing ethical monotheism as central to biblical faith.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does your life 'show forth' God's righteousness to those around you?
  2. In what specific ways have you experienced God as your 'rock'—unchanging and reliable when everything else shifts?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 8 words
לְ֭הַגִּיד1 of 8

To shew

H5046

properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to

כִּֽי2 of 8
H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

יָשָׁ֣ר3 of 8

is upright

H3477

straight (literally or figuratively)

יְהוָ֑ה4 of 8

that the LORD

H3068

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

צ֝וּרִ֗י5 of 8

he is my rock

H6697

properly, a cliff (or sharp rock, as compressed); generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge (as precipitous)

וְֽלֹא6 of 8
H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

עְַלָ֥תָה7 of 8

and there is no unrighteousness

H5766

(moral) evil

בּֽוֹ׃8 of 8
H0

Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Psalms. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Psalms 92:15 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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