Psalms 19:7

(19-8) The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

JPS TaNaKH 1917

In The King James Version

The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

In Context

6(19-7) His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it; and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.

8(19-9) The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 6:6And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be upon thy heart;

Deuteronomy 32:4The Rock, His work is perfect; for all His ways are justice; a God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and right is He.

2 Samuel 23:5For is not my house established with God? for an everlasting covenant He hath made with me, ordered in all things, and sure; for all my salvation, and all my desire, will he not make it to grow?

Psalms 18:30(18-31) As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in Him.

Psalms 78:1Maschil of Asaph. Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth.

Psalms 111:7The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are sure.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 19:2-7

God's Glory Seen in the Creation. 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handywork. 2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night showeth knowledge. 3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. 4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun, 5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race. 6 His going forth is from the… Read the whole commentary →

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