Psalm 19:7

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Psalm 19:7

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Summary

Psalm 19:7

The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

Law

Perfect

James 1:17

Converting

Psalm 23:3

Psalm 119:9

James 1:21

Testimony

Sure

Making

General references

Bible References

Law

Listen, O my people, to my teaching;
Incline your ears to the words of my mouth [and be willing to learn].

The law from Your mouth is better to me
Than thousands of gold and silver pieces.

He declares His word to Jacob,
His statutes and His ordinances to Israel.

These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be [written] on your heart and mind.

“Now it shall come about when he sits on the throne of his kingdom, he shall write for himself a copy of this law on a scroll in the presence of the Levitical priests.

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall read [and meditate on] it day and night, so that you may be careful to do [everything] in accordance with all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will be successful.

“I have not departed from the commandment of His lips;
I have kept the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.

Great in every respect. To begin with, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God [His very words].

For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope and overflow with confidence in His promises.

Perfect

As for God, His way is blameless.
The word of the Lord is tested [it is perfect, it is faultless];
He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

The works of His hands are truth and [absolute] justice;
All His precepts are sure (established, reliable, trustworthy).

“The Rock! His work is perfect,
For all His ways are just;
A God of faithfulness without iniquity (injustice),
Just and upright is He.

And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].

Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of lights [the Creator and Sustainer of the heavens], in whom there is no variation [no rising or setting] or shadow cast by His turning [for He is perfect and never changes].

Converting

He refreshes and restores my soul (life);
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
for His name’s sake.

Beth.
How can a young man keep his way pure?
By keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to Your precepts].

So get rid of all uncleanness and all that remains of wickedness, and with a humble spirit receive the word [of God] which is implanted [actually rooted in your heart], which is able to save your souls.

Testimony

Your precepts are fully confirmed and completely reliable;
Holiness adorns Your house,
O Lord, forever.

I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies,
As much as in all riches.

Bind up the testimony, seal the law and the teaching among my (Isaiah’s) disciples.

What He has [actually] seen and heard, of that He testifies; and yet no one accepts His testimony [as true].

You search and keep on searching and examining the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and yet it is those

[very Scriptures] that testify about Me;

All the prophets testify about Him, that through His name everyone who believes in Him [whoever trusts in and relies on Him, accepting Him as Savior and Messiah] receives forgiveness of sins.”

So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord or about me His prisoner, but with me take your share of suffering for the gospel [continue to preach regardless of the circumstances], in accordance with the power of God [for His power is invincible],

If we accept [as we do] the testimony of men [that is, if we are willing to take the sworn statements of fallible humans as evidence], the testimony of God is greater [far more authoritative]; for this is the testimony of God, that He has testified regarding His Son.

Then I fell down at his feet to worship him, but he [stopped me and] said to me, “You must not do that; I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers and sisters who have and hold the testimony of Jesus. Worship God [alone]. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy [His life and teaching are the heart of prophecy].”

Sure

The works of His hands are truth and [absolute] justice;
All His precepts are sure (established, reliable, trustworthy).

“Truly is not my house so [blessed] with God?
For He has made an everlasting covenant with me,
Ordered in all things, and secured.
For will He not cause to grow and prosper
All my salvation and my every wish?
Will He not make it grow and prosper?

Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God [which He has laid] stands [sure and unshaken despite attacks], bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord stand apart from wickedness and withdraw from wrongdoing.”

so that by two unchangeable things [His promise and His oath] in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled [to Him] for refuge would have strong encouragement and indwelling strength to hold tightly to the hope set before us.

Making

The unfolding of Your [glorious] words give light;
Their unfolding gives understanding to the simple (childlike).

That prudence (good judgment, astute common sense) may be given to the naive or inexperienced [who are easily misled],
And knowledge and discretion (intelligent discernment) to the youth,

Let the [spoken] word of Christ have its home within you [dwelling in your heart and mind—permeating every aspect of your being] as you teach [spiritual things] and admonish and train one another with all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings (Hebrew Scriptures) which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus [surrendering your entire self to Him and having absolute confidence in His wisdom, power and goodness].

General references

Or what great nation has statutes and judgments so righteous (upright, just) as this whole law which I am placing before you today?

“God understands the way [to wisdom]
And He knows its place [for wisdom is with God alone].

“O you naive or inexperienced [who are easily misled], understand prudence and seek astute common sense;
And, O you [closed-minded, self-confident] fools, understand wisdom [seek the insight and self-discipline that leads to godly living].

“Whoever is naive or inexperienced, let him turn in here!”
As for him who lacks understanding, she says,