Psalms 19:9

Respect for the Lord is clean, it endures forever. The Lord’s judgments are true and right altogether.

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In The King James Version

The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.

In Context

8The behests of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart. The command of the Lord is pure, giving light to the eyes.

10More precious are they than gold – than fine gold in plenty, and sweeter they are than honey, that drops from the comb.

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Cross References

Genesis 22:12He said, “Do not put your hand upon the boy, nor do anything to him, for now I know that you love God, for you have not refused to give your son, your only son, to me.”

Psalms 10:5Never a season that they do not prosper; your judgments are far above out of their sight: they scoff at their foes.

Psalms 34:11Come, children, listen to me. I will teach you to honor the Lord.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 19:8-14

The Excellency of the Scriptures. 7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. 8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. 9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. 11 Moreover by them is thy… Read the whole commentary →

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