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.
• 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;
• New Living Translation (NLT)The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living.

Context of Psalms 19:8

6It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth. 7The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. 9The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the Lord are firm, and all of them are righteous. 10They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb.

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 105:45that they might keep his precepts and observe his laws. Praise the Lord.
• Psalms 119:12Praise be to you, Lord; teach me your decrees.
• Genesis 26:5because Abraham obeyed me and did everything I required of him, keeping my commands, my decrees and my instructions.”
• Exodus 18:16Whenever they have a dispute, it is brought to me, and I decide between the parties and inform them of God’s decrees and instructions.”
• Deuteronomy 4:5See, I have taught you decrees and laws as the Lord my God commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land you are entering to take possession of it.
• Ezekiel 36:27And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.
• Psalms 119:128and because I consider all your precepts right, I hate every wrong path.
• Nehemiah 9:13“You came down on Mount Sinai; you spoke to them from heaven. You gave them regulations and laws that are just and right, and decrees and commands that are good.
• Psalms 40:8I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart.”
• Psalms 119:14I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches.
• Deuteronomy 12:11Then to the place the Lord your God will choose as a dwelling for his Name—there you are to bring everything I command you: your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and special gifts, and all the choice possessions you have vowed to the Lord.
• Deuteronomy 16:11And rejoice before the Lord your God at the place he will choose as a dwelling for his Name—you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, the Levites in your towns, and the foreigners, the fatherless and the widows living among you.
• Nehemiah 8:12Then all the people went away to eat and drink, to send portions of food and to celebrate with great joy, because they now understood the words that had been made known to them.
• Isaiah 64:5You come to the help of those who gladly do right, who remember your ways. But when we continued to sin against them, you were angry. How then can we be saved?
• Jeremiah 15:16When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, Lord God Almighty.
• Romans 7:22For in my inner being I delight in God’s law;

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