Psalms 19:7

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, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race. 6His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof. The law of Yhwh is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of Yhwh is sure, making wise the simple. 8The statutes of Yhwh are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of Yhwh is pure, enlightening the eyes. 9The fear of Yhwh is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of Yhwh are true and righteous altogether.

Psalms 19:7 word by word

תּ֘וֹרַ֤ת יְהוָ֣ה תְּ֭מִימָה מְשִׁ֣יבַת נָ֑פֶשׁ עֵד֥וּת יְהוָ֥ה נֶ֝אֱמָנָ֗ה מַחְכִּ֥ימַת פֶּֽתִי׃Read the interlinear

• The lawתּוֹרָהtôrâh tôrâh · instructionH8451
• of Yhwhיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · 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 78:1Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth.
• Psalms 119:72The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
• Psalms 147:19He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel.
• Deuteronomy 6:6And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:
• Deuteronomy 17:18And it shall be, when he sitteth upon the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write him a copy of this law in a book out of that which is before the priests the Levites:
• Joshua 1:8This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
• Job 23:12Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
• Romans 3:2Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.
• Romans 15:4For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
• Psalms 18:30As for God, his way is perfect: the word of Yhwh is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
• Psalms 11:7For the righteous Yhwh loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.
• Deuteronomy 32:4He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.
• Romans 12:2And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
• James 1:17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
• Psalms 23:3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
• Psalms 119:9Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.

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