Psalm 19:7-11

English Standard Version

⁷^(A)The law of the Lord is perfect,^[a]
    ^(B)reviving the soul;
^(C)the testimony of the Lord is ^(D)sure,
    ^(E)making wise ^(F)the simple;
⁸^(G)the precepts of the Lord are right,
    rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is ^(H)pure,
    ^(I)enlightening the eyes;
⁹the fear of the Lord is clean,
    enduring forever;
the rules^[b] of the Lord are ^(J)true,
    and righteous altogether.
¹⁰More to be desired are they than ^(K)gold,
    even much ^(L)fine gold;
^(M)sweeter also than honey
    and drippings of ^(N)the honeycomb.
¹¹Moreover, by them is your servant warned;
    ^(O)in keeping them there is great reward.

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Footnotes

Psalm 19:7 Or blameless
Psalm 19:9 Or just decrees

Psalm 19:7-11

Amplified Bible

⁷
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.
⁸
The precepts of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart;
The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
⁹
The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;
The judgments of the Lord are true, they are righteous altogether.
¹⁰
They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold;
Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.
¹¹
Moreover, by them Your servant is warned [reminded, illuminated, and instructed];
In keeping them there is great reward.

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Psalm 19:7-11

New International Version

⁷The law of the Lord^(A) is perfect,^(B)
    refreshing the soul.^(C)
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,^(D)
    making wise the simple.^(E)
⁸The precepts of the Lord are right,^(F)
    giving joy^(G) to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are radiant,
    giving light to the eyes.^(H)
⁹The fear of the Lord^(I) is pure,
    enduring forever.
The decrees of the Lord are firm,
    and all of them are righteous.^(J)

¹⁰They are more precious than gold,^(K)
    than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,^(L)
    than honey from the honeycomb.^(M)
¹¹By them your servant is warned;
    in keeping them there is great reward.