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

6Its 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. 7The Law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing 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. 10They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much pure gold; Sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.

Psalms 19:8 word by word

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

• The preceptsפִּקּוּדpiqqûd 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 105:45And that they might keep His statutes And comply with His laws; Praise the Lord!
• Psalms 119:12Blessed are You, Lord; Teach me Your statutes.
• Genesis 26:5because Abraham obeyed Me and fulfilled his duty to Me, and kept My commandments, My statutes, and My laws.”
• Exodus 18:16When they have a dispute, it comes to me, and I judge between someone and his neighbor and make known the statutes of God and His laws.”
• Deuteronomy 4:5“See, I have taught you statutes and judgments just as the Lord my God commanded me, that you are to do these things in the land where you are entering to take possession of it.
• Ezekiel 36:27And I will put My Spirit within you and bring it about that you walk in My statutes, and are careful and follow My ordinances.
• Psalms 119:128Therefore I carefully follow all Your precepts concerning everything, I hate every false way.
• Nehemiah 9:13Then You came down on Mount Sinai, And spoke with them from heaven; You gave them just ordinances and true laws, Good statutes and commandments.
• Psalms 40:8I delight to do Your will, my God; Your Law is within my heart.”
• Psalms 119:14I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches.
• Deuteronomy 12:11then it shall come about that the place in which the Lord your God will choose for His name to dwell, there you shall bring everything that I command you: your burnt offerings and your sacrifices, your tithes and the contribution of your hand, and all your choice vowed offerings which you will vow to the Lord.
• Deuteronomy 16:11and you shall rejoice before the Lord your God, you, your son and your daughter, and your male and female slaves, and the Levite who is in your town, and the stranger, the orphan, and the widow who are in your midst, at the place where the Lord your God chooses to establish His name.
• Nehemiah 8:12Then all the people went away to eat, drink, to send portions, and to celebrate a great feast, because they understood the words which had been made known to them.
• Isaiah 64:5You meet him who rejoices in doing righteousness, Who remembers You in Your ways. Behold, You were angry, for we sinned, We continued in our sins for a long time; Yet shall we be saved?
• Jeremiah 15:16Your words were found and I ate them, And Your words became a joy to me and the delight of my heart; For I have been called by Your name, Lord God of armies.
• Romans 7:22For I joyfully agree with the law of God in the inner person,

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