Psalms 119:172 bbe — Let my tongue make songs in praise of your word; for all your teachings are righteousness.

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"Let my tongue make songs in praise of your word; for all your teachings are righteousness."

— Psalms 119:172, Bible in Basic English

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“My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.”
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Psalms 119 — Context

169

Let my cry come before you, O Lord; give me wisdom in keeping with your word.

170

Let my prayer come before you; take me out of trouble, as you have said.

171

Let my lips be flowing with praise, because you have given me knowledge of your rules.

172

Let my tongue make songs in praise of your word; for all your teachings are righteousness.

173

Let your hand be near for my help; for I have given my heart to your orders.

174

All my desire has been for your salvation, O Lord; and your law is my delight.

175

Give life to my soul so that it may give you praise; and let your decisions be my support.

Psalms 119:172 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:172 say?

Psalms 119:172 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let my tongue make songs in praise of your word; for all your teachings are righteousness.”

Where is Psalms 119:172 in the Bible?

Psalms 119:172 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 172.

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 119:172.

What translation should I read Psalms 119:172 in?

Psalms 119:172 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 119:172?

Psalms 119:172 reads (BBE): “Let my tongue make songs in praise of your word; for all your teachings are righteousness.” 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 119:172 bbe — Let my tongue make songs in praise of your word; for all your teachings are righteousness.

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