Psalms 19:8

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“The 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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BSBPD

“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 · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

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

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“The precepts of Jehovah <FI>are<Fi> upright, Rejoicing the heart, The command of Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> pure, enlightening the eyes,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Psalms 19:8 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 26:5because Abraham listened to My voice and kept My charge, My commandments, My statutes, and My laws.”
  2. Exodus 18:16“Whenever they have a dispute, it is brought to me to judge between one man and another, and I make known to them the statutes and laws of God.”
  3. Deuteronomy 4:5See, I have taught you statutes and ordinances just as the LORD my God has commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land that you are about to enter and possess.
  4. Deuteronomy 4:6Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”
  5. Deuteronomy 12:11then the LORD your God will choose a dwelling for His Name. And there you are to bring everything I command you: your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and special gifts, and all the choice offerings you vow to the LORD.
  6. Deuteronomy 16:11and you shall rejoice before the LORD your God in the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite within your gates, as well as the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widows among you.
  7. Deuteronomy 16:14And you shall rejoice in your feast—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite, as well as the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widows among you.
  8. 2 Kings 17:37And you must always be careful to observe the statutes, ordinances, laws, and commandments He wrote for you. Do not worship other gods.
  9. Nehemiah 8:12Then all the people began to eat and drink, to send out portions, and to rejoice greatly, because they understood the words that had been made known to them.
  10. Nehemiah 9:13You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You gave them just ordinances, true laws, and good statutes and commandments.
  11. Psalms 12:6The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.
  12. Psalms 13:3Consider me and respond, O LORD my God. Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death,
  13. Psalms 40:8I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.”
  14. Psalms 93:5Your testimonies are fully confirmed; holiness adorns Your house, O LORD, for all the days to come.
  15. Psalms 105:45that they might keep His statutes and obey His laws. Hallelujah!
  16. Psalms 111:7The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are trustworthy.
  17. Psalms 119:12Blessed are You, O LORD; teach me Your statutes.
  18. Psalms 119:14I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies as much as in all riches.
  19. Psalms 119:16I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.
  20. Psalms 119:24Your testimonies are indeed my delight; they are my counselors.
  21. Psalms 119:40How I long for Your precepts! Revive me in Your righteousness.
  22. Psalms 119:54Your statutes are songs to me in the house of my pilgrimage.
  23. Psalms 119:80May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, that I may not be put to shame.
  24. Psalms 119:92If Your law had not been my delight, then I would have perished in my affliction.

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