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Psalms 19:8

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

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Psalms 19 · Read in context

19:1

The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork.

19:2

Day after day they pour out speech, and night after night they display knowledge.

19:3

There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard.

19:4

Their voice has gone out through all the earth, their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun,

19:5

which is as a bridegroom coming out of his room, like a strong man rejoicing to run his course.

19:6

His going out is from the end of the heavens, his circuit to its ends. There is nothing hidden from its heat.

19:7

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

19:8

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

19:9

The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever. The LORD’s ordinances are true, and righteous altogether.

19:10

They are more to be desired than gold, yes, than much fine gold, sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb.

19:11

Moreover your servant is warned by them. In keeping them there is great reward.

19:12

Who can discern his errors? Forgive me from hidden errors.

19:13

Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins. Let them not have dominion over me. Then I will be upright. I will be blameless and innocent of great transgression.

19:14

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, LORD, my rock, and my redeemer.

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