Psalm 19:7 “The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of th…”

Psalm 19:7

The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

World English Bible

The LORD’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. The LORD’s covenant is sure, making wise the simple.

American Standard Version

The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.

Geneva Bible 1599

The Lawe of the Lord is perfite, conuerting the soule: the testimonie of the Lord is sure, and giueth wisedome vnto the simple.

Darby Translation

The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple;

Young's Literal Translation

The law of Jehovah [is] perfect, refreshing the soul, The testimonies of Jehovah [are] stedfast, Making wise the simple,

Bible in Basic English

The law of the Lord is good, giving new life to the soul: the witness of the Lord is certain, giving wisdom to the foolish.

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Cross references

“law”

Psalm 119:105 Joshua 1:8 Romans 15:4 Psalm 119:72 Job 23:12 Deuteronomy 6:6–9

Psalm 119:105 · BSB

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Joshua 1:8 · BSB

This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.

Romans 15:4 · BSB

For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

Psalm 119:72 · BSB

The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

Job 23:12 · BSB

I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread.

Deuteronomy 6:6–9 · BSB

These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts.

“perfect”

Psalm 111:7 Deuteronomy 32:4 James 1:17 Psalm 18:30 Romans 12:2

Psalm 111:7 · BSB

The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are trustworthy.

Deuteronomy 32:4 · BSB

He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.

James 1:17 · BSB

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.

Psalm 18:30 · BSB

As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

Romans 12:2 · BSB

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

“converting”

Psalm 23:3 James 1:21–25 Psalm 119:9

Psalm 23:3 · BSB

He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.

James 1:21–25 · BSB

Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.

Psalm 119:9 · BSB

How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.

“testimony”

Psalm 93:5 Isaiah 8:20 2 Timothy 1:8 Psalm 119:111 Acts 10:43 Psalm 119:24

Psalm 93:5 · BSB

Your testimonies are fully confirmed; holiness adorns Your house, O LORD, for all the days to come.

Isaiah 8:20 · BSB

To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.

2 Timothy 1:8 · BSB

So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.

Psalm 119:111 · BSB

Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

Acts 10:43 · BSB

All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.”

Psalm 119:24 · BSB

Your testimonies are indeed my delight; they are my counselors.

“sure”

2 Timothy 2:19 2 Samuel 23:5 Hebrews 6:18 Hebrews 6:19

2 Timothy 2:19 · BSB

Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”

2 Samuel 23:5 · BSB

Is not my house right with God? For He has established with me an everlasting covenant, ordered and secured in every part. Will He not bring about my full salvation and my every desire?

Hebrews 6:18 · BSB

Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged.

Hebrews 6:19 · BSB

We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,

“making”

Psalm 119:130 Colossians 3:16 Proverbs 1:4 2 Timothy 3:15–17 Proverbs 1:22 Proverbs 1:23

Psalm 119:130 · BSB

The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.

Colossians 3:16 · BSB

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Proverbs 1:4 · BSB

To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,

2 Timothy 3:15–17 · BSB

From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

Proverbs 1:22 · BSB

“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?

Proverbs 1:23 · BSB

If you had repented at my rebuke, then surely I would have poured out my spirit on you; I would have made my words known to you.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

6it rises at one end of the heavens and runs its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth.

8The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

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