Psalm 19:8
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8 The commandments of the Lord are right,
bringing joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are clear,
giving insight for living.
Psalm 12:6
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6 The Lord’s promises are pure,
like silver refined in a furnace,
purified seven times over.
Proverbs 30:5
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5 Every word of God proves true.
He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.
Psalm 119:105
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Psalm 119:128
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128 Each of your commandments is right.
That is why I hate every false way.
Jeremiah 15:16
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16 When I discovered your words, I devoured them.
They are my joy and my heart’s delight,
for I bear your name,
O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies.
Psalm 119:92
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92 If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy,
I would have died in my misery.
Proverbs 2:6
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6 For the Lord grants wisdom!
From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 6:23
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23 For their command is a lamp
and their instruction a light;
their corrective discipline
is the way to life.
Psalm 119:80
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80 May I be blameless in keeping your decrees;
then I will never be ashamed.
Romans 7:22
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22 I love God’s law with all my heart.
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Galatians 2:19
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19 For when I tried to keep the law, it condemned me. So I died to the law—I stopped trying to meet all its requirements—so that I might live for God.
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Romans 3:20
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20 For no one can ever be made right with God by doing what the law commands. The law simply shows us how sinful we are.
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Ezekiel 36:27
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27 And I will put my Spirit in you so that you will follow my decrees and be careful to obey my regulations.
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Romans 7:7
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God’s Law Reveals Our Sin
7 Well then, am I suggesting that the law of God is sinful? Of course not! In fact, it was the law that showed me my sin. I would never have known that coveting is wrong if the law had not said, “You must not covet.”[a]
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Psalm 119:171
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171 Let praise flow from my lips,
for you have taught me your decrees.
Psalm 119:143
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143 As pressure and stress bear down on me,
I find joy in your commands.
Psalm 119:121
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Ayin
121 Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies,
for I have done what is just and right.
Psalm 119:40
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40 I long to obey your commandments!
Renew my life with your goodness.
Psalm 119:14
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14 I have rejoiced in your laws
as much as in riches.
Psalm 119:12
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12 I praise you, O Lord;
teach me your decrees.
Psalm 105:45
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45 All this happened so they would follow his decrees
and obey his instructions.
Praise the Lord!
Psalm 40:8
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8 I take joy in doing your will, my God,
for your instructions are written on my heart.”
Psalm 13:3
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3 Turn and answer me, O Lord my God!
Restore the sparkle to my eyes, or I will die.
Exodus 18:16
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16 When a dispute arises, they come to me, and I am the one who settles the case between the quarreling parties. I inform the people of God’s decrees and give them his instructions.”
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