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.
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
"Sweet art Thou, O Lord, and in Thy sweetness teach me Thy righteousness" . The following paper explores the Georgian Orthodox hymn