¶ With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.
I proclaim with my mouth all the rulings you have spoken.
With my lips I proclaim all the judgments of Your mouth.
With my lips have I declared All the ordinances of thy mouth.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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Psalms 71:15
My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness [and] thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers [thereof]. -
Psalms 71:18
Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto [this] generation, [and] thy power to every one [that] is to come. -
Psalms 40:9
I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest. -
Psalms 40:10
I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation. -
Psalms 34:11
¶ Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD. -
Psalms 37:30
The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. -
Matthew 12:34
O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
Psalms 119:13 (KJV) states, "¶ With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth." This powerful verse from the longest psalm in the Bible underscores the psalmist's deep devotion to God's law and his commitment to vocalizing its truths.
Context
Psalm 119 is an acrostic poem, with each of its 22 sections corresponding to a letter of the Hebrew alphabet. This verse falls within the 'Gimel' section (verses 9-16), where the psalmist expresses his desire to live according to God's precepts. Having earlier affirmed the importance of hiding God's word in his heart (verse 11) and asking to be taught God's statutes (verse 12), verse 13 moves from internalizing and learning to actively proclaiming. It signifies that true understanding of God's Word leads to its outward declaration.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The Hebrew word for "declared" is saphar (סָפַר), which means to count, recount, tell, or make known. It implies a detailed and deliberate recounting rather than just a casual mention. It suggests a comprehensive sharing of God's truth. "Judgments" (mishpatim, מִשְׁפָּטִים) refers to God's righteous ordinances, decrees, or laws. These are not merely rules, but expressions of divine justice and righteousness, reflecting God's perfect character. The phrase "thy mouth" emphasizes the direct, authoritative, and personal origin of these divine commands.
Practical Application
Psalms 119:13 calls believers today to move beyond passive reception of God's Word to active proclamation. It encourages us to:
This verse serves as a timeless reminder that our lips, which can be used for so many purposes, are ultimately given to us to declare and honor the eternal, life-giving words that proceed from the mouth of God.