'Law' in the Bible

The law of the Lord is perfect and preserves one's life. The rules set down by the Lord are reliable and impart wisdom to the inexperienced.

The law of their God controls their thinking; their feet do not slip.

But the Lord does not surrender the godly, or allow them to be condemned in a court of law.

I want to do what pleases you, my God. Your law dominates my thoughts."

He established a rule in Jacob; he set up a law in Israel. He commanded our ancestors to make his deeds known to their descendants,

They did not keep their covenant with God, and they refused to obey his law.

If his sons reject my law and disobey my regulations,

How blessed is the one whom you instruct, O Lord, the one whom you teach from your law,

(Alef) How blessed are those whose actions are blameless, who obey the law of the Lord.

Open my eyes so I can truly see the marvelous things in your law!

Remove me from the path of deceit! Graciously give me your law!

Give me understanding so that I might observe your law, and keep it with all my heart.

Then I will keep your law continually now and for all time.

Arrogant people do nothing but scoff at me. Yet I do not turn aside from your law.

Rage takes hold of me because of the wicked, those who reject your law.

I remember your name during the night, O Lord, and I will keep your law.

The ropes of the wicked tighten around me, but I do not forget your law.

Their hearts are calloused, but I find delight in your law.

The law you have revealed is more important to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

May I experience your compassion, so I might live! For I find delight in your law.

The arrogant dig pits to trap me, which violates your law.

If I had not found encouragement in your law, I would have died in my sorrow.

(Mem) O how I love your law! All day long I meditate on it.

My life is in continual danger, but I do not forget your law.

(Samek) I hate people with divided loyalties, but I love your law.

It is time for the Lord to act -- they break your law!

Tears stream down from my eyes, because people do not keep your law.

Your justice endures, and your law is reliable.

Those who are eager to do wrong draw near; they are far from your law.

(Resh) See my pain and rescue me! For I do not forget your law.

I hate and despise deceit; I love your law.

Those who love your law are completely secure; nothing causes them to stumble.

I long for your deliverance, O Lord; I find delight in your law.