Psalms 119:138 nasb — You have commanded Your testimonies in righteousness And exceeding faithfulness.

NASB

"You have commanded Your testimonies in righteousness And exceeding faithfulness."

— Psalms 119:138, NASB

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Psalms 119 — Context

135

Make Your face shine upon Your servant, And teach me Your statutes.

136

My eyes shed streams of water, Because they do not keep Your law.

137

Righteous are You, O LORD, And upright are Your judgments.

138

You have commanded Your testimonies in righteousness And exceeding faithfulness.

139

My zeal has consumed me, Because my adversaries have forgotten Your words.

140

Your word is very pure, Therefore Your servant loves it.

141

I am small and despised, Yet I do not forget Your precepts.

Psalms 119:138 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:138 say?
Psalms 119:138 in the NASB reads: “You have commanded Your testimonies in righteousness And exceeding faithfulness.”
Where is Psalms 119:138 in the Bible?
Psalms 119:138 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 138.
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 119:138.
What translation should I read Psalms 119:138 in?
Psalms 119:138 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 119:138?
Psalms 119:138 reads (NASB): “You have commanded Your testimonies in righteousness And exceeding faithfulness.” 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.
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