Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;
The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.

King James Version

The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

Holman Bible

The precepts of the Lord are right,
making the heart glad;
the command of the Lord is radiant,
making the eyes light up.

International Standard Version

The precepts of the LORD are upright, making the heart rejoice. The commandment of the LORD is pure, giving light to the eyes.

A Conservative Version

The precepts of LORD are right, rejoicing the heart. The commandment of LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

American Standard Version

The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart: The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes.

Amplified


The precepts of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart;
The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.

Bible in Basic English

The orders of the Lord are right, making glad the heart: the rule of the Lord is holy, giving light to the eyes.

Darby Translation

The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes;

Julia Smith Translation

The mandates of Jehovah are straight, rejoicing the heart: the command of Jehovah pure, enlightening the eyes.

King James 2000

The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

Lexham Expanded Bible

The precepts of Yahweh [are] right, making [the] heart rejoice. The command of Yahweh [is] pure, enlightening [the] eyes.

Modern King James verseion

The Precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart; the Commandments of Jehovah are pure, giving light to the eyes.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

The statutes of the LORD are right, and rejoice the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, and giveth light unto the eyes.

NET Bible

The Lord's precepts are fair and make one joyful. The Lord's commands are pure and give insight for life.

New Heart English Bible

The LORD's precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. The LORD's commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes.

The Emphasized Bible

The precepts of Yahweh, are right, Rejoicing the heart, The, commandment of Yahweh, is pure, Enlightening the eyes;

Webster

The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

World English Bible

Yahweh's precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. Yahweh's commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes.

Youngs Literal Translation

The precepts of Jehovah are upright, Rejoicing the heart, The command of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes,

References

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Context Readings

The Witness Of Creation And Scripture

7 The law of Jehovah is perfect. It gives new life. The testimony of Jehovah is dependable. It makes the simple wise. 8 The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;
The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9 The reverence of Jehovah is pure. It endures forever. The decisions of Jehovah are true. They are completely fair.

Cross References

Psalm 12:6

The words of Jehovah are pure, like silver refined in a furnace on the earth and purified seven times.

Psalm 119:128

That is why I esteem right all your precepts and I hate every false way.

Psalm 13:3

Look at me! Answer me, O Jehovah my God! Light up my eyes, or else I will die.

Psalm 119:14

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

Psalm 119:80

May my heart be blameless in your statutes so that I will not be ashamed.

Psalm 119:105

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

Genesis 26:5

This is because Abraham did everything I told him to do.

Exodus 18:16

They bring their complaints to me. I make decisions on the basis of God's laws.

Deuteronomy 4:5-6

I have taught you laws and rules as Jehovah my God commanded me. You must obey them when you enter the land and take possession of it.

Deuteronomy 12:11-12

It will happen in the place Jehovah choose for his name to dwell, there you shall bring all that I command you. Bring your burnt offerings and your sacrifices, your tithes and the contribution of your hand, and all your choice vowed offerings that you will vow to Jehovah.

Deuteronomy 16:11

Enjoy yourselves in the presence of Jehovah your God along with your sons, daughters, male and female slaves, the Levites who live in your cities, the foreigners, orphans, and widows who live among you. Enjoy yourselves at the place Jehovah your God will choose as a dwelling for his name.

Deuteronomy 16:14

Enjoy yourselves at the festival along with your sons, daughters, male and female slaves, the Levites, foreigners, orphans, and widows who live in your cities.

Nehemiah 9:13

You came down on Mount Sinai, and your voice came to them from heaven, giving them right decisions and true laws, good rules and orders.

Psalm 40:8

I am pleased to do your will, O my God; Your Law is within my heart.

Psalm 105:45

Then they would obey his laws and follow his teachings. Praise Jehovah!

Psalm 119:12

You are blessed O Jehovah. Teach me your statutes.

Psalm 119:16

I shall delight in your statutes. I shall not forget your word!

Psalm 119:24

Your laws are my delight and counsel.

Psalm 119:40

Behold, I long for your precepts! Revive me through your righteousness.

Psalm 119:54

Your statutes are my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.

Psalm 119:92

If your law had not been my delight I would have perished in my affliction.

Psalm 119:98-100

Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever mine.

Psalm 119:121

I have done justice and righteousness. Do not leave me to my oppressors.

Psalm 119:130

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

Psalm 119:143

Trouble and anguish have come upon me. Even so I am fond of your commandments.

Psalm 119:171

Let my lips utter praise, for you teach me your statutes.

Proverbs 2:6

Jehovah gives wisdom. From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 6:23

For the commandment is a lamp. The law is light. Reproofs for instruction are the way of life.

Proverbs 30:5

Every word of God is pure. He is a shield to those who trust him.

Isaiah 64:5

You greeted the one who gladly does right and remembers your ways. You were angry because we sinned. We continued to sin for a long time. Can we still be saved?

Jeremiah 15:16

You spoke to me, and I listened to every word. I belong to you, Lord Jehovah. Your words filled my heart with joy and happiness.

Ezekiel 36:27

I will put my Spirit in you. I will enable you to live by my Laws, and you will obey my rules.

Romans 2:17-20

If you are a Jew in name and are resting on the law and taking glory in God,

Romans 3:20

No flesh will be justified before God by works of the law. Knowledge of sin comes from the law.

Romans 7:7

What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid! I had not known sin except through the law. For I had not known coveting except the law had said: You should not covet.

Romans 7:12-14

The law is holy, and the commandment holy, and righteous, and good.

Romans 7:22

My inner person delights in the law of God.

Galatians 2:19

I, through the law, died to the law that I might live to (for) God.

Galatians 3:10-13

Those who are of the works of the Law are under a curse. For it is written, Cursed is everyone who does not abide by all things written in the book of the Law, by obeying them.

Galatians 3:21

Is the Law then against the promises of God? God forbid! If a law had been given which could impart life, righteousness would have been from the Law.

Nehemiah 8:12

All the people went away to take food and drink, and to send food to others, and to be glad, because the words that were said to them had been clearly communicated.

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