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Psalms 119:144 akjv — The righteousness of your testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.

American King James Version

" The righteousness of your testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live. "

— Psalms 119:144, American King James Version

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Psalms 119 — Context

141

I am small and despised: yet do not I forget your precepts.

142

Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your law is the truth.

143

Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet your commandments are my delights.

144

The righteousness of your testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.

145

I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep your statutes.

146

I cried to you; save me, and I shall keep your testimonies.

147

I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in your word.

Psalms 119:144 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:144 say?
Psalms 119:144 in the American King James Version reads: “ The righteousness of your testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live. ”
Where is Psalms 119:144 in the Bible?
Psalms 119:144 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 144.
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 119:144.
What translation should I read Psalms 119:144 in?
Psalms 119:144 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 119:144?
Psalms 119:144 reads (AKJV): “ The righteousness of your testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live. ” 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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