Psalms 19:7

(19:8) The law of the Lord is perfect, quieting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

Leeser Tanakh

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) From the end of the heavens is his going forth, and his circuit is unto their ends: and there is nothing hidden from his heat.

8(19:9) The precepts of the Lord are upright, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes.

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Cross References

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

Deuteronomy 32:4He is the Rock, his work is perfect; for all his ways are just: the God of truth and without iniquity, just and upright is he.

2 Samuel 23:5Truly is not so my house with God? since he hath made with me an everlasting covenant, firm in all, and sure? yea, will he not cause to grow all my salvation, and all my desire?

Psalms 18:30(18:31) As for God,—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is tried: he is a shield to all those that trust in him.

Psalms 78:1“A Maskil of Assaph.” Give ear, O my people, to my instruction: incline thy ear to the words of my mouth.

Psalms 111:7The works of his hands are truth and justice: faultless are all his precepts.

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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