Psalm 19:7-11

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;
⁹ the fear of the Lord is clean,
enduring forever;
the rules ₂ of the Lord are _x true,
and righteous altogether.
¹⁰ More to be desired are they than _y gold,
even much _z fine gold;
_a sweeter also than honey
and drippings of _b the honeycomb.
¹¹ Moreover, by them is your servant warned;
_c in keeping them there is great reward.

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.
   
10. Cross References
    Psalms 119:142
    Your righteousness is righteous forever, and your law is true.
    Psalms 119:151
    But you are near, O Lord, and all your commandments are true.
    Psalms 119:160
    The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever.
    
11. Cross References
    Psalms 119:72
    The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
    Psalms 119:127
    Therefore I love your commandments above gold, above fine gold.
    Proverbs 8:10
    Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.
    
12. Cross References
    Job 28:17
    Gold and glass cannot equal it, nor can it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.
    Proverbs 8:19
    My fruit is better than gold, even fine gold, and my yield than choice silver.
    
13. Cross References
    Psalms 119:103
    How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
    
14. Cross References
    Proverbs 16:24
    Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
    
15. Cross References
    Proverbs 29:18
    Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.