Psalm 19:7-8

The Law of the Lord Is Perfect

7 o The law of the Lord is perfect, 1
p reviving the soul;
q the testimony of the Lord is r sure,
s making wise t the simple;
8 u the precepts of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is v pure,
w enlightening the eyes;

  1. Cross References
    Romans 7:12
    So the law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good.
  2. Cross References
    Psalms 23:3
    He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
    2 Timothy 3:16
    All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.
  3. Cross References
    Exodus 25:16
    And you shall put into the ark the testimony that I shall give you.
    Psalms 78:5
    He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to teach to their children.
  4. Cross References
    Psalms 111:7
    The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
  5. Cross References
    Matthew 11:25
    At that time Jesus declared, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children.
    1 Corinthians 1:27
    But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong.
    2 Timothy 3:15
    And how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
  6. Cross References
    Psalms 119:130
    The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.
    Proverbs 1:4
    To give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth -
  7. Cross References
    Psalms 103:18
    To those who keep his covenant and remember to do his commandments.
    Psalms 111:7
    The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
    Psalms 119:4
    You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently.
    Psalms 119:27
    Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works.
  8. Cross References
    Psalms 12:6
    The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver refined in a furnace on the ground, purified seven times.
  9. Cross References
    Psalms 13:3
    Consider and answer me, O Lord my God; light up my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death.
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