Parallel Verses
Amplified
The law of the Lord is perfect (flawless), restoring and refreshing the soul;
The statutes of the Lord are reliable and trustworthy, making wise the simple.
New American Standard Bible
The testimony of the Lord is
King James Version
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
Holman Bible
renewing one’s life;
the testimony of the Lord is trustworthy,
making the inexperienced wise.
International Standard Version
The Law of the LORD is perfect, restoring life. The testimony of the LORD is steadfast, making foolish people wise.
A Conservative Version
The law of LORD is perfect, restoring the soul. The testimony of LORD is sure, making a simple man wise.
American Standard Version
The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.
Bible in Basic English
The law of the Lord is good, giving new life to the soul: the witness of the Lord is certain, giving wisdom to the foolish.
Darby Translation
The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple;
Julia Smith Translation
The law of Jehovah is blameless, turning back the soul; the testimonies of Jehovah being faithful, making wise the simple.
King James 2000
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The law of Yahweh [is] perfect, reviving life. The testimony of Yahweh [is] firm, making wise [the] simple.
Modern King James verseion
The Law of Jehovah is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of Jehovah is sure, making the simple wise.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The law of the LORD is an undefiled law, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, and giveth wisdom unto simple.
NET 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.
New Heart English Bible
The LORD's Law is perfect, restoring the soul. The LORD's testimony is sure, making wise the simple.
The Emphasized Bible
The, law of Yahweh, is complete, Bringing back the soul, The, testimony of Yahweh, is confirmed, Making wise the simple;
Webster
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
World English Bible
Yahweh's law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh's testimony is sure, making wise the simple.
Youngs Literal Translation
The law of Jehovah is perfect, refreshing the soul, The testimonies of Jehovah are stedfast, Making wise the simple,
Themes
Conversion » What converts the soul
Conversion » Through the instrumentality of » The scriptures
Conversion » General references to » The divine law the agent in
Law » Bondage of » Perfection of the divine
The law of God » Described as » Perfect
Reproof » The scriptures are profitable for
The scriptures » Designed for » Making wise the simple
The scriptures » Designed for » Converting the soul
The scriptures » Described as » Perfect
Simplicity » They who have the grace of » Are made wise by the word of God
The bible » The law part of » Perfection of the divine
Wisdom » What is able to make you wise
Witness » The testimonies of the lord
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References
Hastings
Smith
Watsons
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 19:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Witness Of Creation And Scripture
6
The sun’s rising is from one end of the heavens,
And its circuit to the other end of them;
And there is nothing hidden from its heat.
The law of the Lord is perfect (flawless), restoring and refreshing the soul;
The statutes of the Lord are reliable and trustworthy, making wise the simple.
The precepts of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart;
The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Psalm 111:7
The works of His hands are truth and [absolute] justice;
All His precepts are sure (established, reliable, trustworthy).
Psalm 23:3
He refreshes and restores my soul (life);
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
for His name’s sake.
Psalm 93:5
Your precepts are fully confirmed and completely reliable;
Holiness adorns Your house,
O Lord, forever.
Psalm 119:130
The unfolding of Your [glorious] words give light;
Their unfolding gives understanding to the simple (childlike).
Proverbs 1:4
That prudence (good judgment, astute common sense) may be given to the naive or inexperienced [who are easily misled],
And knowledge and discretion (intelligent discernment) to the youth,
Deuteronomy 6:6-9
These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be [written] on your heart and mind.
Deuteronomy 17:18-20
“Now it shall come about when he sits on the throne of his kingdom, he shall write for himself a copy of this law on a scroll in the presence of the Levitical priests.
Deuteronomy 32:4
“The Rock! His work is perfect,
For all His ways are just;
A God of faithfulness without iniquity (injustice),
Just and upright is He.
Joshua 1:8
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall read [and meditate on] it day and night, so that you may be careful to do [everything] in accordance with all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will be
2 Samuel 23:5
“Truly is not my house so [blessed] with God?
For He has made an everlasting covenant with me,
Ordered in all things, and secured.
For will He not cause to grow and prosper
All my salvation and my every wish?
Will He not make it grow and prosper?
Job 23:12
“I have not departed from the commandment of His lips;
I have kept the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.
Psalm 18:30
As for God, His way is
The word of the Lord is tested [it is perfect, it is faultless];
He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
Psalm 78:1-7
Incline your ears to the words of my mouth [and be willing to learn].
Psalm 119:9
Beth.
How can a young man keep his way pure?
By keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to Your precepts].
Psalm 119:14
I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies,
As much as in all riches.
Psalm 119:24
Your testimonies also are my delight
And my counselors.
Psalm 119:72
The law from Your mouth is better to me
Than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
Psalm 119:96-100
I have seen that all [human] perfection has its limits [no matter how grand and perfect and noble];
Your commandment is exceedingly broad and extends without limits [into eternity].
Psalm 119:105
Nun.
Your word is a lamp to my feet
And a light to my path.
Psalm 119:111
I have taken Your testimonies as a heritage forever,
For they are the joy of my heart.
Psalm 119:127-128
Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold,
Yes, more than refined gold.
Psalm 119:152
Of old I have known from Your testimonies
That You have founded them forever.
Psalm 147:19-20
He declares His word to Jacob,
His statutes and His ordinances to Israel.
Proverbs 1:22-23
“How long, O naive ones [you who are easily misled], will you love being simple-minded and undiscerning?
How long will scoffers [who ridicule and deride] delight in scoffing,
How long will fools [who obstinately mock truth] hate knowledge?
Isaiah 8:16
Bind up the testimony, seal the law and the teaching among my (Isaiah’s) disciples.
Isaiah 8:20
[Direct those people] to the law and to the testimony! If their teachings are not in accord with this word, it is because they have no dawn.
John 3:32-33
What He has [actually] seen and heard, of that He testifies; and yet no one accepts His testimony [as true].
John 5:39
Acts 10:43
All the prophets testify about Him, that through His name everyone who believes in Him [whoever trusts in and relies on Him, accepting Him as Savior and Messiah] receives forgiveness of sins.”
Romans 3:2
Great in every respect. To begin with, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God [His very
Romans 12:2
And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be
Romans 15:4
For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope and overflow with confidence in His promises.
Colossians 3:16
Let the [spoken] word of Christ have its home within you [dwelling in your heart and mind—permeating every aspect of your being] as you teach [spiritual things] and admonish and train one another with all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
2 Timothy 1:8
So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord or about me His prisoner, but with me take your share of suffering for the gospel [continue to preach regardless of the circumstances], in accordance with the power of God [for His power is invincible],
2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God [which He has laid] stands [sure and unshaken despite attacks], bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord stand apart from wickedness and withdraw from wrongdoing.”
2 Timothy 3:15-17
and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings (Hebrew Scriptures) which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus [surrendering your entire self to Him and having absolute confidence in His wisdom, power and goodness].
Hebrews 6:18-19
so that by two unchangeable things [His promise and His oath] in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled [to Him] for refuge would have strong encouragement and indwelling strength to hold tightly to the hope set before us.
James 1:17
Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of lights [the Creator and Sustainer of the heavens], in whom there is no variation [no rising or setting] or shadow
James 1:21-25
So get rid of all uncleanness and
1 John 5:9-12
If we accept [as we do] the testimony of men [that is, if we are willing to take the sworn statements of fallible humans as evidence], the testimony of God is greater [far more authoritative]; for this is the testimony of God, that He has testified regarding His Son.
Revelation 19:10
Then I fell down at his feet to worship him, but he [stopped me and] said to me, “You must not do that; I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers and sisters who have and hold the testimony of Jesus. Worship God [alone]. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy [His life and teaching are the heart of prophecy].”