Parallel Verses

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.

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.

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 rises from one end of the heavens. It circles around to the other. Nothing is hidden from its heat. 7 The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul;
The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
8 The statutes of Jehovah are correct. They make the heart rejoice. The commandments of Jehovah are radiant. They make the eyes shine.

Cross References

Psalm 111:7

His works are done with truth and justice. All his guiding principles are trustworthy.

Psalm 23:3

He restores me and he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Psalm 93:5

Your testimonies are very sure: holiness adorns your house, O Jehovah, forever.

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.

Deuteronomy 6:6-9

These words that I command you this day must be in your heart.

Deuteronomy 17:18-20

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 78:1-7

([Psalm of Asaph]) Listen, O my people, to my law. Incline your ears to the words of my mouth.

Psalm 119:9

How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to your word.

Psalm 119:14

I have rejoiced in the way of your written word, as much as in all riches.

Psalm 119:24

Your laws are my delight and counsel.

Psalm 119:72

The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.

Psalm 119:96-100

I have seen a limit to all perfection. Your commandment is exceedingly broad.

Psalm 119:105

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Psalm 119:111

I have inherited your laws forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

Psalm 119:127-128

Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, more then fine gold.

Psalm 119:152

Of old I have known from your laws that you have founded them forever.

Psalm 147:19-20

He speaks his word to Jacob, his laws and judgments to Israel.

Proverbs 1:22-23

How long, you simple (stupid) (foolish) ones, will you love simplicity (foolishness) (stupidity)? The scoffers delight in scoffing. Fools hate knowledge!

Isaiah 8:16

Tie up the written instructions. Seal the precepts (law) among my disciples.

Isaiah 8:20

They should go to the teachings and to the written instructions. If people do not speak these words, it is because there is no light (truth) in them.

John 3:32-33

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.

Romans 3:2

Much in every way. First they were entrusted with the oracles of God.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

2 Timothy 3:15-17

From childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able to make you wise to salvation through faith that is in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 6:18-19

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.

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.

James 1:21-25

Therefore get rid of all filthiness and wickedness. Receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save you.

1 John 5:9-12

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.

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