Psalms 19:8 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

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

Psalms 19:8

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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.

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

The fear of the LORD {is} clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD {are} true {and} righteous altogether. {true: Heb. truth}

More 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}

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Psalms 19:1

"[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork."

Psalms 19:2

"Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge."

Psalms 19:3

"{There is} no speech nor language, {where} their voice is not heard. {where...: or, without these their voice is heard: Heb. without their voice heard}"

Psalms 19:4

"Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun, {line: or, rule, or, direction}"

Psalms 19:5

"Which {is} as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, {and} rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race."

Psalms 19:6

"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."

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