Parallel Verses

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

The law of the LORD is an undefiled law, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, and giveth wisdom unto simple.

New American Standard Bible

The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul;
The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

The instruction of the Lord is perfect,
renewing one’s life;
the testimony of the Lord is trustworthy,
making the inexperienced wise.

International Standard Version

The Law of the LORD is perfect, restoring life. The testimony of the LORD is steadfast, making foolish people wise.

A Conservative Version

The law of LORD is perfect, restoring the soul. The testimony of LORD is sure, making a simple man wise.

American Standard Version

The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.

Amplified


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.

Bible in Basic English

The law of the Lord is good, giving new life to the soul: the witness of the Lord is certain, giving wisdom to the foolish.

Darby Translation

The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple;

Julia Smith Translation

The law of Jehovah is blameless, turning back the soul; the testimonies of Jehovah being faithful, making wise the simple.

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

The law of Yahweh [is] perfect, reviving life. The testimony of Yahweh [is] firm, making wise [the] simple.

Modern King James verseion

The Law of Jehovah is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of Jehovah is sure, making the simple wise.

NET Bible

The law of the Lord is perfect and preserves one's life. The rules set down by the Lord are reliable and impart wisdom to the inexperienced.

New Heart English Bible

The LORD's Law is perfect, restoring the soul. The LORD's testimony is sure, making wise the simple.

The Emphasized Bible

The, law of Yahweh, is complete, Bringing back the soul, The, testimony of Yahweh, is confirmed, Making wise the simple;

Webster

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

World English Bible

Yahweh's law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh's testimony is sure, making wise the simple.

Youngs Literal Translation

The law of Jehovah is perfect, refreshing the soul, The testimonies of Jehovah are stedfast, Making wise the simple,

Context Readings

The Witness Of Creation And Scripture

6 It goeth forth from the uttermost part of the heaven, and runneth about unto the end of it again; and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof. 7 The law of the LORD is an undefiled law, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, and giveth wisdom unto simple. 8 The statutes of the LORD are right, and rejoice the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, and giveth light unto the eyes.


Cross References

Psalm 111:7

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

Psalm 23:3

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

Psalm 93:5

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

Psalm 119:130

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

Proverbs 1:4

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

Deuteronomy 6:6-9

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

Deuteronomy 17:18-20

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'.

Deuteronomy 32:4

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.

Joshua 1:8

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.

2 Samuel 23:5

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;

Job 23:12

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.

Psalm 18:30

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.}

Psalm 78:1-7

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

Psalm 119:9

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

Psalm 119:14

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

Psalm 119:24

For thy testimonies are my delight, and my counsellors.

Psalm 119:72

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

Psalm 119:96-100

I see that all things come to an end, but thy commandment is exceeding broad.

Psalm 119:105

{Nun} Thy word is a lantern unto my feet and a light unto my paths.

Psalm 119:111

Thy testimonies have I claimed as my heritage forever; and why? They are the very joy of my heart.

Psalm 119:127-128

For I love thy commandments above gold and precious stone.

Psalm 119:152

As concerning thy testimonies, I have known ever since the beginning that thou hast grounded them for ever.

Psalm 147:19-20

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

Proverbs 1:22-23

"O ye children, how long will ye love childishness? How long will the scorners delight in scorning, and the unwise be enemies unto knowledge?

Isaiah 8:16

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

Isaiah 8:20

If any man want light, let him look upon the law and the testimony whether they speak not after this meaning.

John 3:32-33

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

John 5:39

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

Acts 10:43

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

Romans 3:2

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

Romans 12:2

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.

Romans 15:4

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

Colossians 3:16

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.

2 Timothy 1:8

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,

2 Timothy 2:19

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.

2 Timothy 3:15-17

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.

Hebrews 6:18-19

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:

James 1:17

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.

James 1:21-25

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:

1 John 5:9-12

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.

Revelation 19:10

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."

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