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Psalms 19:7
7The law of the Lord is perfect (flawless), restoring and refreshing the soul; The statutes of the Lord are reliable and trustworthy, making wise the simple.
Psalms 19:7 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
- New International Version (NIV)The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;
- New King James Version (NKJV)The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;
Context of Psalms 19:7
5Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber; It rejoices as a strong man to run his course. 6The sun’s rising is from one end of the heavens, And its circuit to the other end of them; And there is nothing hidden from its heat. The law of the Lord is perfect (flawless), restoring and refreshing the soul; The statutes of the Lord are reliable and trustworthy, making wise the simple. 8The precepts of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. 9The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord are true, they are righteous altogether.
Read all of Psalms 19Psalms 19:7 word by word
תּ֘וֹרַ֤ת יְהוָ֣ה תְּ֭מִימָה מְשִׁ֣יבַת נָ֑פֶשׁ עֵד֥וּת יְהוָ֥ה נֶ֝אֱמָנָ֗ה מַחְכִּ֥ימַת פֶּֽתִי׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- The lawתּוֹרָהtôrâh tôrâh · instructionH8451
- of the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
- perfectתָּמִיםtâmîym · unblemishedH8549
- convertingשׁוּבshûb · to return: rescueH7725
- the soulנֶ֫פֶשׁnephesh · soulH5315
- the testimonyעֵדוּת‛êdûth · testimonyH5715
- sureאָמַן'âman · be faithfulH539
- making wiseחָכַםchâkam · be wiseH2449
- the simpleפֶּ֫תִיpethîy pethîy pethâ'îy · simpleH6612
Cross-references for Psalms 19:7
- Psalms 78:1Listen, O my people, to my teaching; Incline your ears to the words of my mouth [and be willing to learn].
- Psalms 119:72The law from Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
- Psalms 147:19He declares His word to Jacob, His statutes and His ordinances to Israel.
- Deuteronomy 6:6These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be [written] on your heart and mind.
- Deuteronomy 17:18“Now it shall come about when he sits on the throne of his kingdom, he shall write for himself a copy of this law on a scroll in the presence of the Levitical priests.
- Joshua 1:8This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall read [and meditate on] it day and night, so that you may be careful to do [everything] in accordance with all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will be successful.
- Job 23:12I have not departed from the commandment of His lips; I have kept the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.
- Romans 3:2Great in every respect. To begin with, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God [His very words].
- Romans 15:4For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope and overflow with confidence in His promises.
- Psalms 18:30As for God, His way is blameless. The word of the Lord is tested [it is perfect, it is faultless]; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
- Psalms 11:7For the Lord is [absolutely] righteous, He loves righteousness (virtue, morality, justice); The upright shall see His face.
- Deuteronomy 32:4The Rock! His work is perfect, For all His ways are just; A God of faithfulness without iniquity (injustice), Just and upright is He.
- Romans 12:2And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].
- James 1:17Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of lights [the Creator and Sustainer of the heavens], in whom there is no variation [no rising or setting] or shadow cast by His turning [for He is perfect and never changes].
- Psalms 23:3He refreshes and restores my soul (life); He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
- Psalms 119:9How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to Your precepts].
Commentaries on Psalms 19:7
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7The law of the Lord - And here are two books of Divine Revelation: The visible Heavens, and the works of creation in general. The Bible, or Divinely inspired writings contained in the Old and New Testaments. These may all be called the Law of the Lord; תורה torah, from ירה yarah, to instruct, direct, put straight, guide. It is God's system of instruction, by which men are taught the knowledge of God and themselves, directed how to walk so as to please…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7The law of the Lord - Margin, doctrine. The word used here - תורה tôrâh - is that which is commonly employed in the Old Testament with reference to the law of God, and is usually rendered “law.” The word properly means “instruction,” “precept,” from a verb signifying “to teach.” It is then used with reference to instruction or teaching in regard to conduct, and is thus applied to all that God has communicated to guide mankind. It does not here, nor does…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-10Verses 7-10 The Holy Scripture is of much greater benefit to us than day or night, than the air we breathe, or the light of the sun. To recover man out of his fallen state, there is need of the word of God. The word translated "law," may be rendered doctrine, and be understood as meaning all that teaches us true religion. The whole is perfect; its tendency is to convert or turn the soul from sin and the world, to God and holiness. It shows our sinfulness…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7-11God's instructions to humans show his character and wisdom. His guidance is valuable and enjoyable (Psalm 119:103). It nurtures the individual (Proverbs 16:24; 24:14) and holds more value than material possessions (Psalm 81:13–16).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 7-97-9. The law is described by six names, epithets, and effects. It is a rule, God's testimony for the truth, His special and general prescription of duty, fear (as its cause) and judicial decision. It is distinct and certain, reliable, right, pure, holy, and true. Hence it revives those depressed by doubts, makes wise the unskilled (2Ti 3:15), rejoices the lover of truth, strengthens the desponding (Psa 13:4; 34:6), provides permanent principles of…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 19
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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