37:30 The godly speak wise words
and promote justice. 1
81:4 For observing the festival is a requirement for Israel; 2
it is an ordinance given by the God of Jacob.
106:3 How blessed are those who promote justice,
and do what is right all the time!
119:84 How long must your servant endure this? 3
When will you judge those who pursue me?
119:160 Your instructions are totally reliable;
all your just regulations endure. 4
1 tn Heb “The mouth of the godly [one] utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.” The singular form is used in a representative sense; the typical godly individual is in view. The imperfect verbal forms draw attention to the characteristic behavior of the godly.
2 tn Heb “because a statute for Israel [is] it.”
3 tn Heb “How long are the days of your servant?”
4 tn Heb “the head of your word is truth, and forever [is] all your just regulation.” The term “head” is used here of the “sum total” of God’s instructions.