Psalms 119:144 nasb — Your testimonies are righteous forever; Give me understanding that I may live.

NASB

"Your testimonies are righteous forever; Give me understanding that I may live."

— Psalms 119:144, NASB

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KJV
“The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.”
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ASV
“Thy testimonies are righteous for ever: Give me understanding, and I shall live. ק QOPH. ”
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WEB
“Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live. KUF”
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NET
“Your rules remain just. Give me insight so that I can live.”
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BBE
“The righteousness of your unchanging word is eternal; give me wisdom so that I may have life.”
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KJVA
“The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.”
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Psalms 119 — Context

141

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

142

Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And Your law is truth.

143

Trouble and anguish have come upon me, Yet Your commandments are my delight.

144

Your testimonies are righteous forever; Give me understanding that I may live.

145

I cried with all my heart; answer me, O LORD! I will observe Your statutes.

146

I cried to You; save me And I shall keep Your testimonies.

147

I rise before dawn and cry for help; I wait for Your words.

Psalms 119:144 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:144 say?

Psalms 119:144 in the NASB reads: “Your testimonies are righteous forever; Give me understanding that I may 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 (NASB): “Your testimonies are righteous forever; Give me understanding that I may 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.

Psalms 119:144 nasb — Your testimonies are righteous forever; Give me understanding that I may live.

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