Parallel Verses

World English Bible

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

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.

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 His going forth is from the end of the heavens, his circuit to its ends; There is nothing hidden from its heat. 7 Yahweh's law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh's testimony is sure, making wise the simple. 8 Yahweh's precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. Yahweh's commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes.


Cross References

Psalm 111:7

The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.

Psalm 23:3

He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Psalm 93:5

Your statutes stand firm. Holiness adorns your house, Yahweh, forevermore.

Psalm 119:130

The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.

Proverbs 1:4

to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man:

Deuteronomy 6:6-9

These words, which I command you this day, shall be on your heart;

Deuteronomy 17:18-20

It shall be, when he sits on the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write him a copy of this law in a book, out of [that which is] before the priests the Levites:

Deuteronomy 32:4

The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice: a God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and right is he.

Joshua 1:8

This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success.

2 Samuel 23:5

Most certainly my house is not so with God, yet he has made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things, and sure, for it is all my salvation, and all [my] desire, although he doesn't make it grow.

Job 23:12

I haven't gone back from the commandment of his lips. I have treasured up the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.

Psalm 18:30

As for God, his way is perfect. The word of Yahweh is tried. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.

Psalm 78:1-7

Hear my teaching, my people. Turn your ears to the words of my mouth.

Psalm 119:9

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

Psalm 119:14

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

Psalm 119:24

Indeed your statutes are my delight, and my counselors. DALED

Psalm 119:72

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

Psalm 119:96-100

I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless. MEM

Psalm 119:105

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

Psalm 119:111

I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

Psalm 119:127-128

Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, more than pure gold.

Psalm 119:152

Of old I have known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever. RESH

Psalm 147:19-20

He shows his word to Jacob; his statutes and his ordinances to Israel.

Proverbs 1:22-23

"How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery, and fools hate knowledge?

Isaiah 8:16

Wrap up the testimony. Seal the law among my disciples.

Isaiah 8:20

Turn to the law and to the testimony! If they don't speak according to this word, surely there is no morning for them.

John 3:32-33

What he has seen and heard, of that he testifies; and no one receives his witness.

John 5:39

"You search the Scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and these are they which testify about me.

Acts 10:43

All the prophets testify about him, that through his name everyone who believes in him will receive remission of sins."

Romans 3:2

Much in every way! Because first of all, they were entrusted with the oracles of God.

Romans 12:2

Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Romans 15:4

For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that through patience and through encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord.

2 Timothy 1:8

Therefore don't be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner; but endure hardship for the Good News according to the power of God,

2 Timothy 2:19

However God's firm foundation stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness."

2 Timothy 3:15-17

From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 6:18-19

that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to take hold of the hope set before us.

James 1:17

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.

James 1:21-25

Therefore, putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with humility the implanted word, 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 God's testimony which he has testified concerning his Son.

Revelation 19:10

I fell down before his feet to worship him. He said to me, "Look! Don't do it! I am a fellow bondservant with you and with your brothers who hold the testimony of Jesus. Worship God, for the testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy."

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