Psalms 19:8 · KJV
“The statutes of the LORD {are} right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD {is} pure, enlightening the eyes.”
— Psalms 19:8
The law of the LORD {is} perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD {is} sure, making wise the simple. {law: or, doctrine} {converting: or, restoring}
The fear of the LORD {is} clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD {are} true {and} righteous altogether. {true: Heb. truth}
Psalms 19 — Context
His 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.
7The law of the LORD {is} perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD {is} sure, making wise the simple. {law: or, doctrine} {converting: or, restoring}
8The statutes 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 for ever: the judgments of the LORD {are} true {and} righteous altogether. {true: Heb. truth}
10More to be desired {are they} than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. {the honeycomb: Heb. the dropping of honeycombs}
Cross References
Psalms 12:6
The words of the LORD {are} pure words: {as} silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
Psalms 119:105
NUN. Thy word {is} a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. {lamp: or, candle}
Jeremiah 15:16
Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts. {I am...: Heb. thy name is called upon me}
Proverbs 30:5
Every word of God {is} pure: he {is} a shield unto them that put their trust in him. {pure: Heb. purified}
Psalms 119:128
Therefore I esteem all {thy} precepts {concerning} all {things to be} right; {and} I hate every false way.
Psalms 119:92
Unless thy law {had been} my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction.
Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth {cometh} knowledge and understanding.
Psalms 119:80
Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.