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The statutes of the LORD [are] right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD [is] pure, enlightening the eyes.
Psalms 19:8 — KJV
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Psalms 19:8
King James Version (KJV)
“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody
Commentary
Commentary on Psalms 19:8
Theological / DevotionalStatutes. Heb. piqqudim, “orders,” “precepts.” The word occurs 24 times in the OT and is translated “precepts” in every instance except 3.
Rejoicing. God’s commands are not stern; clear consciences beget joy.
Commandment. Heb. miswah, from sawah, “to appoint,” “to give an order” (see Deut. 6:1; 7:11; Ps. 119:6, 10, 19, 21, 32, 35, 47, etc.).
Pure. Used of the heart (Ps. 24:4; Ps. 73:1), of man (Job 11:4), and of the sun (S. of Sol. 6:10). As the sun gives light to the world, so God’s commandments light man’s pathway in his search for truth.
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