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

{An Instruction of Asaph} Hear my law, O my people; incline your ears unto the words of my mouth.

The law of thy mouth is dearer unto me, than thousands of gold and silver.

He showeth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and ordinances unto Israel.

And these words which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart.

And when he is sitten upon the seat of his kingdom, he shall write him out this second law in a book; taking a copy of the priests' the Levites'.

Let not the book of this law depart out of thy mouth: but record therein day and night that thou mayest be circumspect to do according to all that is written therein. For then shalt thou make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have understanding.

I have not forsaken the commandment of his lips; but look, what he charged me with his mouth, that have I shut up in my heart.

Surely, very much. First: unto them was committed the word of God.

Whatsoever things are written aforetime, are written for our learning: that we, through patience and comfort of the scripture, might have hope.

Perfect

The way of God is an undefiled way; the word of the LORD also is tried in the fire. He is the defender of all them that put their trust in him. {TYNDALE: The way of God is undefiled, and the word of the LORD fined as gold, and he a shield to all that trust in him.}

The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are true.

He is a Rock, and perfect are his deeds, for all his ways are with discretion. God is faithful and without wickedness, both righteous and just is he.

And fashion not yourselves like unto this world: But be changed through the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what thing that good, that acceptable, and perfect will of God is.

Every good gift, and every perfect gift, is from above and cometh down from the father of light, with whom is no variableness, neither is he changed unto darkness.

Converting

He quickeneth my soul, and bringeth me forth in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

{Beth} Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? Even by ruling himself after thy word.

Wherefore lay apart all filthiness, all superfluity of maliciousness, and receive with meekness the word that is grafted in you, which is able to save your souls:

Testimony

Thy testimonies, O LORD, are very sure; holiness becometh thine house forever.

I have as great delight in the way of thy testimonies, as in all manner of riches.

Now lay the witnesses together and seal the law with my disciples.

And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth: but no man receiveth his testimony.

Search the scriptures: for in them, ye think ye have eternal life; and they are they which testify of me.

To him giveth all the prophets witness, that through his name all that believe in him shall receive remission of sins."

Be not ashamed to testify our Lord, neither be ashamed of me, which am bound for his sake: but suffer adversity with the gospel also through the power of God,

If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater. For this is the witness of God, that God hath born of his son.

And I fell at his feet, to worship him. And he said unto me, "See thou do it not. For I am thy fellow servant, and one of thy brethren, and of them that have the testimony of Jesus. Worship God. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."

Sure

The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are true.

And is not mine house so with God? In that he hath made with me an everlasting covenant, perfect in all points. And in that he shall fulfill all that is healthsome unto me, and all my desires thereto;

But the sure ground of God remaineth, and hath this seal: the Lord knoweth them that are his, and let every man that calleth on the name of Christ, depart from iniquity.

that by two immutable things - in which it was impossible that God should lie - we might have perfect consolation, which have fled, for to hold fast the hope that is set before us:

Making

When thy word goeth forth, it giveth light and understanding unto the simple.

That the very babes might have wit, and that young men might have knowledge and understanding.

Let the word of Christ dwell in you plenteously in all wisdom. Teach and exhort your own selves, in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs which have favour with them, singing in your hearts to the Lord.

And forasmuch also as thou hast known holy scripture of a child, which is able to make thee wise unto salvation through the faith, which is in Christ Jesus.

General references

Yea, and what nation is so great that hath ordinances and laws so righteous, as all this law which I set before you this day?

But God seeth her way, and knoweth her place.

Take heed unto knowledge, O ye ignorant; be wise in heart, O ye fools.

"Whoso is ignorant, let him come hither!" And to the unwise she said,