"Sweet art Thou, O Lord, and in Thy sweetness teach me Thy righteousness" .
The text of the hymn is derived from the , specifically drawing from the Byzantine-Greek and Old Georgian translations of Psalm 119 (118 in the Septuagint). The primary refrain includes the following verses: tkbil xar shen ufalo
"Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord" . "Sweet art Thou, O Lord, and in Thy
The hymn is frequently cited in Georgian ascetic literature as a prayer for illumination, asking God to "enlighten the eyes" of the soul. The hymn is frequently cited in Georgian ascetic
"Enlighten mine eyes, that I may behold the wonders of Thy law" .
The following paper explores the Georgian Orthodox hymn (ტკბილ ხარ შენ უფალო), examining its scriptural roots, liturgical significance, and enduring place in Georgian spiritual life.