Parallel Verses
King James Version
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
New American Standard Bible
The testimony of the Lord is
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.
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.
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
Topics
References
Hastings
Smith
Watsons
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 19:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Witness Of Creation And Scripture
6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof. 7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. 8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing 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 verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.
Psalm 23:3
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Psalm 93:5
Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever.
Psalm 119:130
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
Proverbs 1:4
To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
Deuteronomy 6:6-9
And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:
Deuteronomy 17:18-20
And it shall be, when he sitteth upon the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write him a copy of this law in a book out of that which is before the priests the Levites:
Deuteronomy 32:4
He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.
Joshua 1:8
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
2 Samuel 23:5
Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things, and sure: for this is all my salvation, and all my desire, although he make it not to grow.
Job 23:12
Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
Psalm 18:30
As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
Psalm 78:1-7
{Maschil of Asaph.} Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth.
Psalm 119:9
BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
Psalm 119:14
I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
Psalm 119:24
Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellers.
Psalm 119:72
The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
Psalm 119:96-100
I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
Psalm 119:105
NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Psalm 119:111
Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
Psalm 119:127-128
Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
Psalm 119:152
Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.
Psalm 147:19-20
He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel.
Proverbs 1:22-23
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
Isaiah 8:16
Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples.
Isaiah 8:20
To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
John 3:32-33
And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony.
John 5:39
Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
Acts 10:43
To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
Romans 3:2
Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.
Romans 12:2
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Romans 15:4
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
2 Timothy 1:8
Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
2 Timothy 3:15-17
And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 6:18-19
That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:
James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
James 1:21-25
Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
1 John 5:9-12
If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son.
Revelation 19:10
And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.