Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to Yahweh's law.
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Blessed are those who keep his statutes, who seek him with their whole heart.
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Yes, they do nothing wrong. They walk in his ways.
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You have commanded your precepts, that we should fully obey them.
Psalms 119:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 119:1 say?
Psalms 119:1 in the World English Bible reads: “Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to Yahweh's law.”
Where is Psalms 119:1 in the Bible?
Psalms 119:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 1.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 119:1.
What translation should I read Psalms 119:1 in?
Psalms 119:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 119:1?
Psalms 119:1 reads (WEB): “Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to Yahweh's law.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.