Psalms 119:68
Psalms 119:68 in Multiple Translations
You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes.
Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.
Thou art good, and doest good; Teach me thy statutes.
You are good, and your works are good; give me knowledge of your rules.
Since you are good, everything you do is good. Teach me your ways.
Thou art good and gracious: teach me thy statutes.
Good Thou [art], and doing good, Teach me Thy statutes.
You are good, and do good. Teach me your statutes.
Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.
You are very good, and what you do is good; teach me ◄your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do►.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:68
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Psalms 119:68 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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טוֹב
אַתָּ֥ה
וּ/מֵטִ֗יב
לַמְּדֵ֥/נִי
חֻקֶּֽי/ךָ
טוֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
pleasant
Adj
אַתָּ֥ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
וּ/מֵטִ֗יב
ṭôwb
H2895
be pleasing
Conj | V-Hiphil
לַמְּדֵ֥/נִי
lâmad
H3925
to learn
V-Piel-Impv-2ms | Suff
חֻקֶּֽי/ךָ
chôq
H2706
statute
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:68
טוֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
"pleasant"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means good or welfare, describing something that is beneficial or pleasing, like a good deed or a happy time. It is used in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms. This word is often translated as 'good' or 'beautiful'.
Definition: adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable 1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses) 1b) pleasant (to the higher nature) 1c) good, excellent (of its kind) 1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation 1e) good, appropriate, becoming 1f) better (comparative) 1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature) 1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature) 1i) good, kind, benign 1j) good, right (ethical) Aramaic equivalent: tav (טָב "fine" H2869)
Usage: Occurs in 521 OT verses. KJV: beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). See also: Genesis 1:4; Ruth 2:22; 2 Chronicles 3:8.
אַתָּ֥ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
וּ/מֵטִ֗יב
ṭôwb
H2895
"be pleasing"
Conj | V-Hiphil
In the Bible, this word means to be good or pleasing, often used to describe God's actions or human behavior. It appears in Genesis 1, where God sees that creation is good, and in Psalm 100, where the psalmist says that God is good and his love endures forever.
Definition: 1) to be good, be pleasing, be joyful, be beneficial, be pleasant, be favourable, be happy, be right 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be pleasant, be delightful 1a2) to be glad, be joyful 1a3) to be better 1a4) to be well with, be good for 1a5) to be pleasing 1b) (Hiphil) to do well, do good, act right, act rightly
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: be (do) better, cheer, be (do, seem) good, (make) goodly, [idiom] please, (be, do, go, play) well. See also: Numbers 11:18; Nehemiah 2:7; Psalms 119:68.
לַמְּדֵ֥/נִי
lâmad
H3925
"to learn"
V-Piel-Impv-2ms | Suff
To learn or teach in the Bible means to guide someone, like using a rod to direct an animal. It is about instructing or training someone, as seen in Proverbs and Psalms. Teaching is an important theme in the Bible.
Definition: : teach 1) to learn. teach, exercise in 1a) (Qal) to learn 1b) (Piel) to teach 1c) (Pual) to be taught, be trained Also means: la.mad (לָמַד ": learn" H3925H)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: (un-) accustomed, [idiom] diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er, -ing). See also: Deuteronomy 4:1; Psalms 119:66; Psalms 18:35.
חֻקֶּֽי/ךָ
chôq
H2706
"statute"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a decree or law given by God, like the Ten Commandments. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy, guiding the Israelites' actions. This concept is essential to understanding God's expectations.
Definition: : decree 1) statute, ordinance, limit, something prescribed, due 1a) prescribed task 1b) prescribed portion 1c) action prescribed (for oneself), resolve 1d) prescribed due 1e) prescribed limit, boundary 1f) enactment, decree, ordinance 1f1) specific decree 1f2) law in general 1g) enactments, statutes 1g1) conditions 1g2) enactments 1g3) decrees 1g4) civil enactments prescribed by God
Usage: Occurs in 124 OT verses. KJV: appointed, bound, commandment, convenient, custom, decree(-d), due, law, measure, [idiom] necessary, ordinance(-nary), portion, set time, statute, task. See also: Genesis 47:22; Nehemiah 1:7; Psalms 2:7.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:68
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- Context
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- Psalms 119:68 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:68
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:68
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:68
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:68
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:68
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:68
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:68
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:68
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:68
- Sermons on Psalms 119:68
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
66Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in Your commandments.
67Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I keep Your word.
68You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes.
69Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep Your precepts with all my heart. 70Their hearts are callous and insensitive, but I delight in Your law.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 119:12 | Blessed are You, O LORD; teach me Your statutes. |
| 2 | Psalms 106:1 | Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. |
| 3 | Psalms 86:5 | For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You. |
| 4 | Exodus 34:6–7 | Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness, maintaining loving devotion to a thousand generations, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin. Yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished; He will visit the iniquity of the fathers on their children and grandchildren to the third and fourth generations.” |
| 5 | Matthew 19:17 | “Why do you ask Me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.” |
| 6 | Psalms 107:1 | Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. |
| 7 | Matthew 5:45 | that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. |
| 8 | Exodus 33:18–19 | Then Moses said, “Please show me Your glory.” “I will cause all My goodness to pass before you,” the LORD replied, “and I will proclaim My name—the LORD—in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” |
| 9 | Mark 10:18 | “Why do you call Me good?” Jesus replied. “No one is good except God alone. |
| 10 | Luke 18:19 | “Why do you call Me good?” Jesus replied. “No one is good except God alone. |
Psalms 119:68 Summary
[This verse tells us that God is good and does what is good, which means He always acts with love and kindness, as we see in Psalms 136:1 and Matthew 19:17. The psalmist asks God to teach him His statutes, which shows that he wants to learn and obey God's commands, just like we should. By trusting in God's goodness, we can have confidence that He will guide us and teach us His ways, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6. As we seek to follow God's statutes, we can experience the joy and peace that comes from living in obedience to His goodness.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God is good and does what is good?
This means that God's character is inherently good, and everything He does is motivated by His goodness, as seen in Psalms 100:5 and Matthew 19:17.
Why does the psalmist ask God to teach him His statutes?
The psalmist recognizes his need for guidance and instruction from God, just as we see in Psalms 25:4-5, where David asks God to show him His ways and guide him in His truth.
How can we apply the concept of God's goodness to our own lives?
We can apply this concept by trusting in God's sovereignty and goodness, even in difficult circumstances, just as Joseph did in Genesis 50:20, and by seeking to do good to others as God does, as seen in Galatians 6:9-10.
What is the relationship between God's goodness and our obedience to His statutes?
God's goodness is the foundation for our obedience, as we see in Psalms 119:68, where the psalmist acknowledges God's goodness and then asks to be taught His statutes, demonstrating a desire to respond to God's goodness with obedience, as also seen in John 14:15.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond to God's goodness in my life, and what are some ways I can show gratitude for His goodness?
- What are some areas where I need God to teach me His statutes, and how can I humble myself to receive His instruction?
- In what ways can I trust in God's goodness, even when circumstances seem difficult or uncertain, and how can I apply the concept of God's goodness to my relationships with others?
- What does it mean for me to 'do good' as God does, and how can I practically live out this principle in my daily life, as seen in Ephesians 2:10?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:68
Thou [art] good, and doest good,.... Essentially, originally, and only good, and the fountain of all goodness to his creatures; who does good to all men in a providential way, and especially to his
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:68
Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes. Thou art good, and doest good. To be good and to do good are God's grand characteristics (Acts 14:17). So Jesus, Acts 10:38.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:68
Thou art good; gracious and bountiful in thy nature. And doest good to all men, both good and bad, , and in all things, yea, even when thou afflictest. Teach me thy statutes; which is the good that I desire above all things.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:68
Psalms 119:68 Thou [art] good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.Ver. 68. Thou art good, and doest good] Good in thyself (indeed there is none good but thyself) and good to thy creatures, inexpressibly bounteous and beneficial. Teach me thy statutes] And so impart unto me thy special goodness, that I may resemble thee in being and doing good; full of goodness, filled with knowledge, Romans 15:14.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:68
(68) It is characteristic of this psalm that the higher the conception of the Divine nature, the more earnest becomes the prayer for knowledge of His will in relation to conduct.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:68
Verse 68. Thou art good] And because thou art good, thou doest good; and because thou delightest to do good, teach me thy statutes.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:68
68. God is good in nature and in action, kind and beneficent. ‘Bonus es tu, beneficus’ (Jer.). Cp. Deuteronomy 8:16. To such a loving God he can appeal with confidence to teach him (Matthew 7:11).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:68
Thou art good - See the Psalms 100:5, note; Psalms 107:1, note. And doest good - As the expression or manifestation of goodness.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:68
ùׂ, Teth.65-72. Thou hast dealt well—This declaration clearly refers to deliverance; and this goodness, which the insensible proud, with hearts as fat as grease, never appreciate, leads the grateful
Sermons on Psalms 119:68
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Attributes of God (Series 2): The Goodness of God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the unchanging truth that God is good, regardless of the evil and darkness present in the world. He encourages listeners to experience God's |
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Attributes of God (Series 1): God's Goodness by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that all the attributes of God are different aspects of one God in three persons. He encourages the listeners to think right and align their |
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The Basis of Faith Is Trust by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of God's word to transform and reward individuals. He shares a personal anecdote about his old hockey coach being amazed by his tra |
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Attributes of God - Grace, Mercy, Longsuffering and Goodness by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the smallness of the earth in the vast universe, highlighting the insignificance of humanity in comparison. However, despite our sinful state |
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The Character of God by Timothy Dwight | Timothy Dwight preaches on the story of Job, a righteous man who faced immense suffering and accusations from his friends. Despite his trials, Job maintained his integrity and even |
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An Ocean of Sweetness—without One Drop of Bitterness by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes that God is the ultimate source of goodness and sweetness, portraying Him as an ocean of pure delight without any bitterness. He contrasts God’s perfect na |
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The Gentleness of God by Octavius Winslow | Octavius Winslow emphasizes the gentleness of God, reassuring believers that despite life's trials and afflictions, God will do them no harm. He reflects on the experiences of bibl |