Psalms 19:8

Psalms 19:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
• New International Version (NIV)The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
• English Standard Version (ESV)the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;
• New King James Version (NKJV)The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;

Context of Psalms 19:8

6The sun rises at one end of the heavens. It travels in a big circle to the other end. Nothing can hide from its heat. 7The law of the Lord is perfect. It makes us strong again. We can trust what the Lord teaches us. He helps ordinary people to be wise. The Lord's rules are always right. If we obey them, they make us really happy. The Lord's commands are completely good. They show us how to live in a good way. 9It is right for us to respect the Lord. That will always help us. The laws of the Lord are true. They are right and fair. 10They are more valuable than gold, even the best gold. They are sweeter than the best honey.

Psalms 19:8 word by word

פִּקּ֘וּדֵ֤י יְהוָ֣ה יְ֭שָׁרִים מְשַׂמְּחֵי־לֵ֑ב מִצְוַ֥ת יְהוָ֥ה בָּ֝רָ֗ה מְאִירַ֥ת עֵינָֽיִם׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The statutesפִּקּוּדpiqqûd piqqûd · preceptH6490
• of the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• rightיָשָׁרyâshâr · uprightH3477
• rejoicingשָׂמַחώâmach · to rejoiceH8055
• the heartלֵבlêb · heartH3820
• the commandmentמִצְוָהmitsvâh · commandmentH4687
• pureבַּרbar · pureH1249
• enlighteningאוֹר'ôr · to lightH215
• the eyesעַ֫יִן‛ayin · eyeH5869

Cross-references for Psalms 19:8

• Psalms 105:45Then God's people could obey his commands and his laws. Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!
• Psalms 119:12Lord, everyone should praise you! Please teach me your laws.
• Genesis 26:5This will happen because Abraham obeyed me. He obeyed all my laws and rules, and he did what I told him to do.’
• Exodus 18:16When they quarrel, they come to me to decide who is right. I tell them what God's laws and commands teach.’
• Deuteronomy 4:5Look! I have taught you rules and laws, as the Lord my God told me to do. Now you must obey them when you go into the land where you will live.
• Ezekiel 36:27I will put my Spirit in you, so that you obey my commands. You will be careful to obey my laws.
• Psalms 119:128So I carefully obey your teaching. I hate everything that is false.
• Nehemiah 9:13At Sinai mountain, you came down from heaven and you spoke to your people. You gave them your laws, rules and commands, which are good, fair and true.
• Psalms 40:8I want to do what pleases you. Your law is always in my thoughts.’
• Psalms 119:14Your rules give me a happy life. When I obey them, it is better than being rich!
• Deuteronomy 12:11At that time, the Lord your God will choose one special place for his people to worship him. You must take there everything that I have told you. Take your burnt offerings and other sacrifices to offer to the Lord. Take your tithes and special offerings. Take the special gifts that you have promised to give to him. Take everything to the place that God will choose.
• Deuteronomy 16:11You and your family will be happy to worship the Lord your God, at the special place that he chooses. Enjoy time together with your children, your servants and the Levites who live in your town. Also join with the foreign people who live among you, with widows, and children who have no family. Worship God happily together.
• Nehemiah 8:12Then the people went away to eat and to drink. They shared their food with other people. They were very happy because they now understood God's word that they had heard.
• Isaiah 64:5You help people who are happy when they do what is right. People like that obey your commands. But we continued to do wrong things, even when you were angry with us. We have done bad things for a long time, so will you ever come to save us?
• Jeremiah 15:16As your words came to me, I took them into me like sweet food. I belong to you, Lord, God Almighty, so your words made me very happy.
• Romans 7:22Deep inside myself, I really love God's laws.

Commentaries on Psalms 19:8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8The statutes of the Lord - פקודים pikkudim, from פקד pakad, he visited, cared, took notice of, appointed to a charge. The appointments, or charge delivered by God to man for his regard and observance. Are right - ישרים yesharim, from ישר yashar, to make straight, smooth, right, upright, opposed to crookedness in mind or conduct; showing what the man should be, both within and without. This is Their character. Rejoicing the heart - As they show a man what…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8The statutes of the Lord - The word here rendered statutes properly means mandates, precepts - rules given to anyone to guide him, Psalm 103:18; Psalm 111:7. It refers to the laws of God considered as appointed, or as the result of divine authority. The verb from which this word is derived (Hiphil) means to set over, to give the oversight, to appoint. Hence, the idea of laws, or statutes, as the result of such an appointment, or such an authority. Are…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

Topics related to Psalms 19:8

• Affections
• Joy
• Law
• Purity
• Word of God

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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