Psalms 19:8
ContextNET © | The Lord’s precepts are fair 1 and make one joyful. 2 The Lord’s commands 3 are pure 4 and give insight for life. 5 |
NIV © | The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. |
NASB © | The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. |
NLT © | The commandments of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are clear, giving insight to life. |
MSG © | The life-maps of GOD are right, showing the way to joy. The directions of GOD are plain and easy on the eyes. |
BBE © | The orders of the Lord are right, making glad the heart: the rule of the Lord is holy, giving light to the eyes. |
NRSV © | the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is clear, enlightening the eyes; |
NKJV © | The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; |
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NET © | The Lord’s precepts are fair 1 and make one joyful. 2 The Lord’s commands 3 are pure 4 and give insight for life. 5 |
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1 tn Or “just.” Perhaps the idea is that they impart a knowledge of what is just and right. 2 tn Heb “[they] make happy [the] heart.” Perhaps the point is that they bring a sense of joyful satisfaction to the one who knows and keeps them, for those who obey God’s law are richly rewarded. See v. 11b. 3 tn Heb “command.” The singular here refers to the law as a whole. 4 tn Because they reflect God’s character, his commands provide a code of moral and ethical purity. 5 tn Heb [they] enlighten [the] eyes. |