Psalms Chapter 19 verse 8 Holy Bible
The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart: The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes.
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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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The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes;
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The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
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The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
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Yahweh's precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. Yahweh's commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes.
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The precepts of Jehovah `are' upright, Rejoicing the heart, The command of Jehovah `is' pure, enlightening the eyes,
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Pulpit Commentary
Pulpit CommentaryVerse 8. - The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; rather, the precepts of the Lord are right. 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. The commandment of the Lord is pure; i.e. spotless, clean, without fault (comp. ver. 7, "The Law of the Lord is perfect"). Enlightening the eyes; i.e. giving light to the intellect.
Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(8) Right.--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."Stern Lawgiver, yet thou dost wearThe Godhead's most benignant grace;Nor know we anything so fairAs is the smile upon thy face.Flowers laugh before thee on their beds,And fragrance in thy footing treads."WORDSWORTH'S Ode to Duty.'Enlightening the eyes.--Not here as in Psalm 13:3 (see Note) physically, but morally (comp. Psalm 119:105); the whole nature of one who lives in the light of truth is illuminated. . . .
