🎵WEB · Psalms 19:8
What does Psalms 19:8 mean?
"Yahweh’s precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. Yahweh’s commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes."
— Psalms 19:8 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
which is as a bridegroom coming out of his room, like a strong man rejoicing to run his course.
His going out is from the end of the heavens, his circuit to its ends; There is nothing hidden from its heat.
Yahweh’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh’s testimony is sure, making wise the simple.
Yahweh’s precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. Yahweh’s commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes.
The fear of Yahweh is clean, enduring forever. Yahweh’s ordinances are true, and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb.
Moreover by them is your servant warned. In keeping them there is great reward.
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