Psalms 19:7

In 11 translations

BSB

The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.

KJV

The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.law: or, doctrineconverting: or, restoring

WEB

Yahweh’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh’s covenant is sure, making wise the simple.

ASV

The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.

LSV

The law of YHWH [is] perfect, refreshing the soul, || The testimonies of YHWH [are] steadfast, || Making the simple wise,

YLT

The law of Jehovah [is] perfect, refreshing the soul, The testimonies of Jehovah [are] stedfast, Making wise the simple,

DBY

The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple;

DRC18:8

The law of the Lord is unspotted, converting souls: the testimony of the Lord is faithful, giving wisdom to little ones.

GNV

The Lawe of the Lord is perfite, conuerting the soule: the testimonie of the Lord is sure, and giueth wisedome vnto the simple.

JPS19:8

The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

LXXE18:8

The law of the Lord is perfect, converting souls: the testimony of the Lord is faithful, instructing babes.Gr. spotless.

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Original-language editions

WLC19:8

תּ֘וֹרַ֤ת יְהוָ֣ה תְּ֭מִימָה מְשִׁ֣יבַת נָ֑פֶשׁ עֵד֥וּת יְהוָ֥ה נֶ֝אֱמָנָ֗ה מַחְכִּ֥ימַת פֶּֽתִי׃KJV:Ps.19.7

LXX-Br18:8

Ὁ νόμος τοῦ Κυρίου ἄμωμος ἐπιστρέφων ψυχὰς, ἡ μαρτυρία Κυρίου πιστὴ σοφίζουσα νήπια.

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• Psalms 119:130The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.
• Psalms 111:7The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are trustworthy.
• Colossians 3:16Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
• Proverbs 1:4To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,
• Psalms 23:3He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.
• 2 Timothy 3:15–17From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction,…
• Psalms 119:105Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
• Deuteronomy 32:4He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.
• 2 Timothy 2:19Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”
• Psalms 93:5Your testimonies are fully confirmed; holiness adorns Your house, O LORD, for all the days to come.
• Psalms 119:127–128Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold. Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way.
• James 1:21–25Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls. Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving…
• 2 Timothy 1:8So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.
• Isaiah 8:20To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.
• Romans 15:4For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.
• Joshua 1:8This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.

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