Psalm 19:8 “The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the com…”

Psalm 19:8

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

World English Bible

The LORD’s precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. The LORD’s commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes.

American Standard Version

The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart: The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes.

Geneva Bible 1599

The statutes of the Lord are right and reioyce the heart: the commandement of the Lord is pure, and giueth light vnto the eyes.

Darby Translation

The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes;

Young's Literal Translation

The precepts of Jehovah [are] upright, Rejoicing the heart, The command of Jehovah [is] pure, enlightening the eyes,

Bible in Basic English

The orders of the Lord are right, making glad the heart: the rule of the Lord is holy, giving light to the eyes.

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Cross references

“statutes”

Psalm 119:80 Psalm 119:16 Psalm 105:45 Psalm 119:12 Psalm 119:171 Genesis 26:5

Psalm 119:80 · BSB

May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, that I may not be put to shame.

Psalm 119:16 · BSB

I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.

Psalm 105:45 · BSB

that they might keep His statutes and obey His laws. Hallelujah!

Psalm 119:12 · BSB

Blessed are You, O LORD; teach me Your statutes.

Psalm 119:171 · BSB

My lips pour forth praise, for You teach me Your statutes.

Genesis 26:5 · BSB

because Abraham listened to My voice and kept My charge, My commandments, My statutes, and My laws.”

“right”

Psalm 119:128 Nehemiah 9:13

Psalm 119:128 · BSB

Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way.

Nehemiah 9:13 · BSB

You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You gave them just ordinances, true laws, and good statutes and commandments.

“rejoicing”

Jeremiah 15:16 Psalm 119:92 Romans 7:22 Psalm 40:8 Psalm 119:14 Psalm 119:143

Jeremiah 15:16 · BSB

Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. For I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts.

Psalm 119:92 · BSB

If Your law had not been my delight, then I would have perished in my affliction.

Romans 7:22 · BSB

For in my inner being I delight in God’s law.

Psalm 40:8 · BSB

I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.”

Psalm 119:14 · BSB

I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies as much as in all riches.

Psalm 119:143 · BSB

Trouble and distress have found me, but Your commandments are my delight.

“is pure”

Psalm 12:6 Proverbs 30:5 Psalm 119:40 Romans 7:12–14

Psalm 12:6 · BSB

The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.

Proverbs 30:5 · BSB

Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

Psalm 119:40 · BSB

How I long for Your precepts! Revive me in Your righteousness.

Romans 7:12–14 · BSB

So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.

“enlightening”

Psalm 119:105 Proverbs 2:6 Proverbs 6:23 Psalm 119:98–100 Romans 3:20 Romans 7:7

Psalm 119:105 · BSB

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

Proverbs 2:6 · BSB

For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 6:23 · BSB

For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,

Psalm 119:98–100 · BSB

Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me.

Romans 3:20 · BSB

Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin.

Romans 7:7 · BSB

What then shall we say? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed, I would not have been mindful of sin if not for the law. For I would not have been aware of coveting if the law had not said, “Do not covet.”

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

In context

7The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.

9The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.

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