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The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The commandments of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are clear, giving insight for living.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The statutes of the LORD <i>are</i> right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD <i>is</i> pure, enlightening the eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The statutes of the LORD <i>are</i> right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD <i>is</i> pure, enlightening the eyes;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The precepts of Yahweh are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of Yahweh is pure, enlightening the eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The precepts of the LORD are right, making the heart glad; the command of the LORD is radiant, making the eyes light up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The precepts of the LORD are right, making the heart glad; the command of the LORD is radiant, making the eyes light up. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart: The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD's instruction is right; it makes our hearts glad. His commands shine brightly, and they give us light. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The instructions of the LORD are correct. They make the heart rejoice. The command of the LORD is radiant. It makes the eyes shine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The laws of the LORD are right, and those who obey them are happy. The commands of the LORD are just and give understanding to the mind. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The precepts of the LORD are upright, making the heart rejoice. The commandment of the LORD is pure, giving light to the eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD's precepts are fair and make one joyful. The LORD's commands are pure and give insight for life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The LORD's precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. The LORD's commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh’s precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. Yahweh’s commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The precepts of YHWH [are] upright, "" Rejoicing the heart, "" The command of YHWH [is] pure, enlightening the eyes,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The precepts of Jehovah are upright, Rejoicing the heart, The command of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The mandates of Jehovah are straight, rejoicing the heart: the command of Jehovah pure, enlightening the eyes.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The justices of the Lord are right, rejoicing hearts: the commandment of the Lord is lightsome, enlightening the eyes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 18:9>The justice of the Lord is right, rejoicing hearts. The precepts of the Lord are brilliant, enlightening the eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart. The command of the LORD is clear, enlightening the eye. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is clear, enlightening the eyes;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The commandments of LORD JEHOVAH are right and give joy to the heart; the commandment of LORD JEHOVAH is precious and makes the eyes shine.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The ordinances of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is bright, enlightening the eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/19-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=1912" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/19.htm">The Heavens Declare the Glory of God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6490.htm" title="6490: piq·qū·ḏê (N-mpc) -- A precept. Or piqqud; from paqad; properly, appointed, i.e. A mandate.">The precepts</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/3477.htm" title="3477: yə·šā·rîm (Adj-mp) -- Straight, right. From yashar; straight.">are right,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8055.htm" title="8055: mə·śam·mə·ḥê- (V-Piel-Prtcpl-mpc) -- Rejoice, be glad. A primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. be blithe or gleesome.">bringing joy</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lêḇ (N-ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">to the heart;</a> <a href="/hebrew/4687.htm" title="4687: miṣ·waṯ (N-fsc) -- Commandment. From tsavah; a command, whether human or divine.">the commandments</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1249.htm" title="1249: bā·rāh (Adj-fs) -- Pure, clean. From barar; beloved; also pure, empty.">are radiant,</a> <a href="/hebrew/215.htm" title="215: mə·’î·raṯ (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-fsc) -- To be or become light. A primitive root; to be luminous.">giving light</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nā·yim (N-cd) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">to the eyes.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-25.htm">James 1:25</a></span><br />But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/7-12.htm">Romans 7:12</a></span><br />So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a></span><br />Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-23.htm">Proverbs 6:23</a></span><br />For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16-17</a></span><br />All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a></span><br />For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-130.htm">Psalm 119:130</a></span><br />The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-18.htm">Matthew 5:18</a></span><br />For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-9.htm">Psalm 119:9</a></span><br />How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/17-17.htm">John 17:17</a></span><br />Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-14.htm">Psalm 119:14-16</a></span><br />I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies as much as in all riches. / I will meditate on Your precepts and regard Your ways. / I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Psalm 119:97-100</a></span><br />Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation. / Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me. / I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-111.htm">Psalm 119:111</a></span><br />Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-72.htm">Psalm 119:72</a></span><br />The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-127.htm">Psalm 119:127</a></span><br />Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.</p><p class="hdg">statutes</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/105-45.htm">Psalm 105:45</a></b></br> That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-12.htm">Psalm 119:12,16,80,171</a></b></br> Blessed <i>art</i> thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/26-5.htm">Genesis 26:5</a></b></br> Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.</p><p class="hdg">right</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-128.htm">Psalm 119:128</a></b></br> Therefore I esteem all <i>thy</i> precepts <i>concerning</i> all <i>things to be</i> right; <i>and</i> I hate every false way.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/9-13.htm">Nehemiah 9:13</a></b></br> Thou camest down also upon mount Sinai, and spakest with them from heaven, and gavest them right judgments, and true laws, good statutes and commandments:</p><p class="hdg">rejoicing</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/40-8.htm">Psalm 40:8</a></b></br> I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law <i>is</i> within my heart.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-14.htm">Psalm 119:14,24,54,92,121,143</a></b></br> I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as <i>much as</i> in all riches… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/12-11.htm">Deuteronomy 12:11,12</a></b></br> Then there shall be a place which the LORD your God shall choose to cause his name to dwell there; thither shall ye bring all that I command you; your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the heave offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which ye vow unto the LORD: … </p><p class="hdg">is pure</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/12-6.htm">Psalm 12:6</a></b></br> The words of the LORD <i>are</i> pure words: <i>as</i> silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-40.htm">Psalm 119:40</a></b></br> Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Proverbs 30:5</a></b></br> Every word of God <i>is</i> pure: he <i>is</i> a shield unto them that put their trust in him.</p><p class="hdg">enlightening</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/13-3.htm">Psalm 13:3</a></b></br> Consider <i>and</i> hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the <i>sleep of</i> death;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-98.htm">Psalm 119:98-100,105,130</a></b></br> Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they <i>are</i> ever with me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a></b></br> For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth <i>cometh</i> knowledge and understanding.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/39-27.htm">Command</a> <a href="/job/23-12.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/job/37-12.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-6.htm">Enlightening</a> <a href="/psalms/18-27.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/19-5.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/18-45.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/18-26.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/psalms/19-5.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/18-28.htm">Light</a> <a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Making</a> <a href="/psalms/7-6.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-14.htm">Precepts</a> <a href="/psalms/18-26.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/exodus/34-35.htm">Radiant</a> <a href="/psalms/19-5.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/psalms/18-35.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/18-47.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/psalms/18-25.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/42-8.htm">Command</a> <a href="/psalms/71-3.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/psalms/42-8.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-13.htm">Enlightening</a> <a href="/psalms/19-14.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/20-5.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/19-14.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/20-2.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/psalms/20-5.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/21-6.htm">Light</a> <a href="/psalms/37-7.htm">Making</a> <a href="/psalms/50-23.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/psalms/103-18.htm">Precepts</a> <a href="/psalms/19-9.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/psalms/34-5.htm">Radiant</a> <a href="/psalms/30-5.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/psalms/20-6.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/19-13.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/psalms/50-16.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/psalms/19-13.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/19-1.htm">The creatures show God's glory</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">The excellence of the divine law</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/19-12.htm">David prays for grace</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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These are not mere suggestions but authoritative directives meant to guide the moral and spiritual life of believers. The word "right" indicates that these precepts are just, fair, and aligned with God's perfect nature. In the context of ancient Israel, the Law given through Moses was seen as a divine gift that set the nation apart and provided a framework for righteous living. The rightness of God's precepts is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/119-128.htm">Psalm 119:128</a>, which affirms the righteousness of God's statutes. This phrase underscores the belief that God's instructions are inherently good and beneficial for those who follow them.<p><b>bringing joy to the heart</b><br>The joy mentioned here is not merely an emotional response but a deep-seated contentment and satisfaction that comes from living in accordance with God's will. In biblical times, joy was often associated with the presence and favor of God, as seen in <a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a>, where the joy of the LORD is described as strength. This joy is a result of the peace and assurance that come from knowing one is living in harmony with divine truth. The heart, in Hebrew thought, represents the center of one's being, encompassing mind, will, and emotions. Thus, the joy that God's precepts bring is holistic, affecting every aspect of a person's life.<p><b>the commandments of the LORD are radiant</b><br>The word "radiant" suggests something that is clear, pure, and enlightening. God's commandments are described as radiant because they illuminate the path of righteousness and truth. In the ancient Near Eastern context, light was often associated with knowledge, purity, and divine presence. This imagery is consistent with other biblical passages, such as <a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a>, where God's word is likened to a lamp and a light. The radiance of God's commandments dispels the darkness of ignorance and sin, guiding believers toward a life that reflects God's holiness.<p><b>giving light to the eyes</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the enlightening power of God's commandments. In biblical literature, the eyes are often symbolic of understanding and perception. The light given to the eyes represents spiritual insight and discernment, enabling believers to see and understand God's will more clearly. This concept is echoed in <a href="/ephesians/1-18.htm">Ephesians 1:18</a>, where Paul prays for the eyes of believers' hearts to be enlightened. The light that God's commandments provide is transformative, allowing individuals to perceive the world and their lives from a divine perspective. This illumination is not only intellectual but also moral, guiding believers in making choices that honor God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/19.htm">Psalm 19</a>, David was the second king of Israel and a man after God's own heart. His psalms often reflect his deep relationship with God and his understanding of God's laws.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God used in the Old Testament, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_law_of_the_lord.htm">The Law of the LORD</a></b><br>Refers to the divine instructions and commandments given by God, which are central to the life and worship of the Israelites.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_joy_of_obedience.htm">The Joy of Obedience</a></b><br>God's precepts are designed to bring joy to our hearts. When we align our lives with His commandments, we experience a deep, abiding joy that transcends circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_clarity_of_god's_commandments.htm">The Clarity of God's Commandments</a></b><br>The commandments of the LORD are radiant, providing clarity and direction. In a world filled with confusion, God's Word offers a clear path.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_transformative_power_of_scripture.htm">The Transformative Power of Scripture</a></b><br>Engaging with God's Word transforms our perspective, enlightening our understanding and guiding our decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_regular_study.htm">The Importance of Regular Study</a></b><br>Regularly studying and meditating on God's precepts is crucial for spiritual growth and maintaining a joyful heart.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_the_light.htm">Living in the Light</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to live in the light of God's commandments, allowing His Word to illuminate our path and influence our actions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_being_rich_in_mercy.htm">What defines Christian mediation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_bible_verses_ease_anxiety.htm">What brings true joy according to the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_brings_true_joy_in_the_bible.htm">What brings true joy according to the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_psalm_19_with_contradictions.htm">In Psalm 19:7-9, the law of the Lord is described as perfect and altogether righteous. How do we reconcile this with other biblical passages that appear contradictory or ethically problematic?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">Right.</span>--Here in its original sense of "straight," or direct. A fine moral insight suggested this touch. The road of duty, when plain and unmistakable, inspires a sense of gladness, even if it be difficult and dangerous.<p>"Stern Lawgiver, yet thou dost wear<p>The Godhead's most benignant grace;<p>Nor know we anything so fair<p>As is the smile upon thy face.<p>Flowers laugh before thee on their beds,<p>And fragrance in thy footing treads."<p>WORDSWORTH'S <span class= "ital">Ode to Duty.</span><p><span class= "bld">'Enlightening the eyes.</span>--Not here as in <a href="/psalms/13-3.htm" title="Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;">Psalm 13:3</a> (see Note) physically, but morally (comp. <a href="/psalms/119-105.htm" title="Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.">Psalm 119:105</a>); the whole nature of one who lives in the light of truth is illuminated. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;</span> rather, the <span class="accented">precepts of the Lord are right.</span> Another of the many synonyms under which the Law may be spoken of (see Dr. Kay's preface to the hundred and nineteenth psalm). God's precepts "rejoice the heart" of the godly. They are not felt as stern commands, but as gracious intimations of what God desires man to do for his own good. <span class="cmt_word">The commandment of the Lord is pure;</span> <span class="accented">i.e. </span>spotless, clean, without fault (comp. ver. 7, "The Law of the Lord is perfect"). <span class="cmt_word">Enlightening</span> <span class="cmt_word">the eyes; <span class="accented">i.e.</span></span> giving light to the intellect. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/19-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The precepts</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּקּ֘וּדֵ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(piq·qū·ḏê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6490.htm">Strong's 6490: </a> </span><span class="str2">Appointed, a mandate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are right,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֭שָׁרִים</span> <span class="translit">(yə·šā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3477.htm">Strong's 3477: </a> </span><span class="str2">Straight, right</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bringing joy</span><br /><span class="heb">מְשַׂמְּחֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(mə·śam·mə·ḥê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8055.htm">Strong's 8055: </a> </span><span class="str2">To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the heart;</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(lêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the commandments</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצְוַ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·waṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4687.htm">Strong's 4687: </a> </span><span class="str2">Commandment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are radiant,</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֝רָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(bā·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1249.htm">Strong's 1249: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beloved, pure, empty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">giving light</span><br /><span class="heb">מְאִירַ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(mə·’î·raṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_215.htm">Strong's 215: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be or become light</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the eyes.</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵינָֽיִם׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·nā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - cd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/19-8.htm">Psalm 19:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/19-8.htm">Psalm 19:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/19-8.htm">Psalm 19:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/19-8.htm">Psalm 19:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/19-8.htm">Psalm 19:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/19-8.htm">Psalm 19:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/19-8.htm">Psalm 19:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/19-8.htm">Psalm 19:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/19-8.htm">Psalm 19:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/19-8.htm">Psalm 19:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/19-8.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 19:8 Yahweh's precepts are right rejoicing the heart (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/19-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 19:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 19:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/19-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 19:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 19:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>