Psalm 119:1
New International Version
Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD.

New Living Translation
Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the LORD.

English Standard Version
Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD!

Berean Standard Bible
Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD.

King James Bible
ALEPH. Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.

New King James Version
ALEPH Blessed are the undefiled in the way, Who walk in the law of the LORD!

New American Standard Bible
Blessed are those whose way is blameless, Who walk in the Law of the LORD.

NASB 1995
Aleph. How blessed are those whose way is blameless, Who walk in the law of the LORD.

NASB 1977
How blessed are those whose way is blameless, Who walk in the law of the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
How blessed are those whose way is blameless, Who walk in the law of Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
How blessed and favored by God are those whose way is blameless [those with personal integrity, the upright, the guileless], Who walk in the law [and who are guided by the precepts and revealed will] of the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
How happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk according to the LORD’s instruction!

Holman Christian Standard Bible
How happy are those whose way is blameless, who live according to the LORD’s instruction!

American Standard Version
? ALEPH. Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
Our LORD, you bless everyone who lives right and obeys your Law.

English Revised Version
ALEPH. Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Blessed are those whose lives have integrity, those who follow the teachings of the LORD.

Good News Translation
Happy are those whose lives are faultless, who live according to the law of the LORD.

International Standard Version
How blessed are those whose life is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD!

Majority Standard Bible
Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD.

NET Bible
How blessed are those whose actions are blameless, who obey the law of the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
ALEPH. Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
ALEPH. Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.

World English Bible
ALEPH Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to Yahweh’s law.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
[ALEPH] O the blessedness of those perfect in the way, "" They are walking in the Law of YHWH,

Young's Literal Translation
Aleph. O the happiness of those perfect in the way, They are walking in the law of Jehovah,

Smith's Literal Translation
Happy the blameless of way, they going in the law of Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
[ALEPH] Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Alleluia. ALEPH. Blessed are the immaculate in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord.

New American Bible
Blessed those whose way is blameless, who walk by the law of the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
ALEPH. BLESSED are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Aleph Blessed are those who are without blemish in the way and they walk in the Torah of LORD JEHOVAH.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Happy are they that are upright in the way, Who walk in the law of the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Alleluia. Blessed are the blameless in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet
1Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. 2Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart.…

Cross References
Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

Matthew 5:6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

James 1:25
But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.

Luke 11:28
But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”

1 John 3:7
Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.

Romans 2:13
For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous.

1 Peter 1:14-16
As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance. / But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, / for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”

2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

John 14:21
Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.”

Philippians 2:15
so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world

Proverbs 11:20
The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.

Proverbs 2:7
He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,

Deuteronomy 28:9
The LORD will establish you as His holy people, just as He has sworn to you, if you keep the commandments of the LORD your God and walk in His ways.

Deuteronomy 5:33
You must walk in all the ways that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess.

Isaiah 56:1-2
This is what the LORD says: “Maintain justice and do what is right, for My salvation is coming soon, and My righteousness will be revealed. / Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who holds it fast, who keeps the Sabbath without profaning it and keeps his hand from doing any evil.”


Treasury of Scripture

Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.

A.

blessed

Psalm 1:1-3
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful…

Psalm 32:1,2
A Psalm of David, Maschil. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered…

Psalm 112:1
Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.

undefiled, or, perfect, or sincere

2 Kings 20:3
I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore.

2 Chronicles 31:20,21
And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought that which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God…

Job 1:1,8
There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil…

walk

Ezekiel 11:20
That they may walk in my statutes, and keep mine ordinances, and do them: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God.

Hosea 14:9
Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.

Luke 1:6
And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

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Psalm 119
1. This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.
2. Aleph.
9. Beth
17. Gimel
25. Daleth
33. He
41. Waw
49. Zayin
57. Heth
65. Teth
73. Yodh
81. Kaph
89. Lamedh
97. Mem
105. Nun
113. Samekh
121. Ayin
129. Pe
137. Tsadhe
145. Qoph
153. Resh
161. Sin and Shin
169. Taw














Blessed
The Hebrew word for "blessed" is "אַשְׁרֵי" (ashrei), which conveys a sense of happiness, contentment, and divine favor. In the context of Psalm 119, it suggests a state of spiritual well-being and joy that comes from living in accordance with God's will. This word sets the tone for the entire psalm, emphasizing that true happiness is found not in worldly pursuits but in a life aligned with God's commandments. Historically, the concept of being "blessed" in the Hebrew tradition is deeply connected to the covenant relationship between God and His people, where obedience leads to divine favor and protection.

are those whose way is blameless
The phrase "whose way is blameless" translates from the Hebrew "תְּמִימֵי-דָרֶךְ" (temimei-darech), meaning those who walk in integrity and uprightness. The word "blameless" does not imply perfection but rather a wholehearted commitment to God's path. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a "way" or "path" often symbolized one's life journey or conduct. Thus, this phrase highlights the importance of living a life that is consistent with God's laws, reflecting moral integrity and ethical behavior. The historical context of the psalm underscores the belief that such a life leads to divine blessing and favor.

who walk in the law of the LORD
The term "walk" in Hebrew is "הַהֹלְכִים" (haholchim), which implies ongoing action and a lifestyle choice. It suggests a continuous, deliberate effort to live according to God's instructions. The "law of the LORD" is translated from "תּוֹרַת יְהוָה" (torat Yahweh), referring to the Torah or the teachings and commandments given by God. This phrase emphasizes the centrality of God's law in guiding the believer's life. In the scriptural context, walking in the law of the LORD is not merely about external compliance but involves an internal commitment to God's will, reflecting a deep relationship with Him. Historically, the Torah was seen as a source of wisdom and life, and adherence to it was believed to bring about God's blessings and favor.

ALEPH.

(1) Undefiled.--Better, blameless or perfect.

Way.--See the same use without a qualifying epithet in Psalm 2:12. There was only-one way of safety and peace for an Israelite, here by the parallelism defined as "the law of Jehovah." But even heathen ethics bore witness to the same truth: "Declinandum de via sit modo ne summa turpitudo sequatur" (Cic, De Amicitia, 17).

Verse 1. - Blessed are the undefiled in the way; rather, the perfect, or those that are per feet (Revised Version). The "way" intended is, no doubt, "the way of righteousness" (Psalm 1:7; 23:3, etc.). Who walk in the Law of the Lord. Compare the introductory paragraph for the meaning of "Law" in this psalm. This clause is exegetical of the preceding.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Blessed
אַשְׁרֵ֥י (’aš·rê)
Interjection
Strong's 835: Happiness, interjection, how happy!

[are] those whose way
דָ֑רֶךְ (ḏā·reḵ)
Noun - common singular
Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action

is blameless,
תְמִֽימֵי־ (ṯə·mî·mê-)
Adjective - masculine plural construct
Strong's 8549: Entire, integrity, truth

who walk
הַֽ֝הֹלְכִ֗ים (ha·hō·lə·ḵîm)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

in the law
בְּתוֹרַ֥ת (bə·ṯō·w·raṯ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law

of the LORD.
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069: YHWH


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