Psalm 19:8
New Living Translation
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
New Living Translation
6 The Lord’s promises are pure,
like silver refined in a furnace,
purified seven times over.
Psalm 119:105
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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.
Proverbs 30:5
New Living Translation
5 Every word of God proves true.
He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.
Psalm 119:128
New Living Translation
128 Each of your commandments is right.
That is why I hate every false way.
Proverbs 2:6
New Living Translation
6 For the Lord grants wisdom!
From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Psalm 119:92
New Living Translation
92 If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy,
I would have died in my misery.
Proverbs 6:23
New Living Translation
23 For their command is a lamp
and their instruction a light;
their corrective discipline
is the way to life.
Psalm 119:80
New Living Translation
80 May I be blameless in keeping your decrees;
then I will never be ashamed.
Romans 7:22
New Living Translation
22 I love God’s law with all my heart.
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Galatians 2:19
New Living Translation
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
New Living Translation
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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Romans 7:7
New Living Translation
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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Ezekiel 36:27
New Living Translation
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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Deuteronomy 4:5-6
New Living Translation
5 “Look, I now teach you these decrees and regulations just as the Lord my God commanded me, so that you may obey them in the land you are about to enter and occupy. 6 Obey them completely, and you will display your wisdom and intelligence among the surrounding nations. When they hear all these decrees, they will exclaim, ‘How wise and prudent are the people of this great nation!’
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Psalm 119:171
New Living Translation
171 Let praise flow from my lips,
for you have taught me your decrees.
Psalm 119:143
New Living Translation
143 As pressure and stress bear down on me,
I find joy in your commands.
Psalm 119:130
New Living Translation
130 The teaching of your word gives light,
so even the simple can understand.
Psalm 119:121
New Living Translation
Ayin
121 Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies,
for I have done what is just and right.
Psalm 119:98-100
New Living Translation
98 Your commands make me wiser than my enemies,
for they are my constant guide.
99 Yes, I have more insight than my teachers,
for I am always thinking of your laws.
100 I am even wiser than my elders,
for I have kept your commandments.
Psalm 119:40
New Living Translation
40 I long to obey your commandments!
Renew my life with your goodness.
Psalm 119:16
New Living Translation
16 I will delight in your decrees
and not forget your word.
Psalm 119:14
New Living Translation
14 I have rejoiced in your laws
as much as in riches.
Psalm 119:12
New Living Translation
12 I praise you, O Lord;
teach me your decrees.
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