Psalm 19:7
Old Testament • 11 words with Strong's data
"The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple."
Word-by-Word Analysis
תּוֹרָה
tôwrâh
a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
יְהֹוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
Jehovah, Jewish national name of God
תָּמִים
tâmîym
entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
שׁוּב
shûwb
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); ...
נֶפֶשׁ
nephesh
properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or menta...
יְהֹוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
Jehovah, Jewish national name of God
יָדַע
yâdaʻ
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o...
עָשָׂה
ʻâsâh
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
חָכָם
châkâm
wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
Key Terms in This Verse
שׁוּב shûwb
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally to retreat; often adverbial, again
Study H7725 →יָדַע yâdaʻ
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation, care, recognition; and causatively, in...
Study H3045 →תָּמִים tâmîym
entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
Study H8549 →נֶפֶשׁ nephesh
properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
Study H5315 →Cross References
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.
Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever.
Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make...
To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors.
I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.
Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
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