Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
Law
Converting
Testimony
General references
Bible References
Law
Psalm 78:1
([Psalm of Asaph]) Listen, O my people, to my law. Incline your ears to the words of my mouth.
Psalm 119:72
The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
Psalm 147:19
He speaks his word to Jacob, his laws and judgments to Israel.
Deuteronomy 6:6
These words that I command you this day must be in your heart.
Deuteronomy 17:18
When he first sits on the throne of his kingdom, he is to write for himself a copy of this law on a scroll taken in the presence of the Levitical priests.
Joshua 1:8
This Book of the Law will not depart out of your mouth. You must meditate (intensely study) (think deeply) on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. Then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
Job 23:12
I have not departed from the command of his lips. I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
Romans 3:2
Much in every way. First they were entrusted with the oracles of God.
Romans 15:4
The things written in earlier times were written for our instruction, that we through endurance and the encouragement from the Scriptures might have hope.
Perfect
Psalm 18:30
God's way is perfect! The word of Jehovah has proven to be true. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.
Psalm 111:7
His works are done with truth and justice. All his guiding principles are trustworthy.
Deuteronomy 32:4
He is the Rock! His work is perfect. For all His ways are just. He is a God of faithfulness and without evil. He is just and upright.
Romans 12:2
Do not be conformed to this world (religious, social, political, and economic arrangement). But be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Prove what is the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God.
James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above. It comes down from the Father of lights (truth and spiritual purity), with whom there is no variation. He does not change like shifting shadows.
Converting
Psalm 23:3
He restores me and he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Psalm 119:9
How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to your word.
James 1:21
Therefore get rid of all filthiness and wickedness. Receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save you.
Testimony
Psalm 93:5
Your testimonies are very sure: holiness adorns your house, O Jehovah, forever.
Psalm 119:14
I have rejoiced in the way of your written word, as much as in all riches.
Isaiah 8:16
Tie up the written instructions. Seal the precepts (law) among my disciples.
John 3:32
He testifies about what he has seen and heard, but no man accepts his testimony.
John 5:39
You search (investigate) (study) the Scriptures because you think that in them you have everlasting life. These Scriptures testify about me.
Acts 10:43
All the prophets testify that through his name whoever believes in him will receive forgiveness of sins.
2 Timothy 1:8
Do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me his prisoner. Join me in suffering for the good news according to the power of God.
1 John 5:9
If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater. The witness of God is this, that he gave witness concerning his Son.
Revelation 19:10
I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me: Do not do that. I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers. You have the witness from Jesus: worship God! For the witness from Jesus is the spirit (mind-set) of prophecy.
Sure
Psalm 111:7
His works are done with truth and justice. All his guiding principles are trustworthy.
2 Samuel 23:5
That is how God will bless my descendants. He made an eternal covenant with me. It is an agreement that will not be broken, a promise that will not be changed. That is all I desire. That will be my victory, and God will surely bring it about.
2 Timothy 2:19
The foundation of God stands firm having this seal: Jehovah knows those who belong to him, and: Everyone who names the name of Jehovah is to abstain from wickedness.
Hebrews 6:18
God did this to offer encouragement so we may rely on the hope offered to us. We have taken refuge in that hope and it is impossible for God to lie. These two things can never be changed.
Making
Psalm 119:130
The unfolding of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.
Proverbs 1:4
To give wisdom and refinement to the simple. To the young man knowledge and discretion.
Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you with all wisdom. Teach and admonish one another with psalms, praises to God, and spiritual songs. Sing with gratitude in your hearts to God.
2 Timothy 3:15
From childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able to make you wise to salvation through faith that is in Christ Jesus.
General references
Deuteronomy 4:8
And what great nation is there that has statutes and judgments so righteous as the law I present to you this day?
Job 28:23
God understands the way to it. He knows where it lives
Proverbs 8:5
O you simple ones, understand wisdom and, you fools, be of an understanding heart.
Proverbs 9:4
Who is simple? Let him turn in here! He who lacks understanding, she says to him,