Psalms 19:7-14

7 The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.

8 The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

9 The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the LORD are firm, and all of them are righteous.

10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb.

11 By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward.

12 But who can discern their own errors? Forgive my hidden faults.

13 Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression.

14 May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

Psalms 19:7-14 Meaning and Commentary

To the chief Musician, a Psalm of David. This psalm was penned by David, and inscribed to the chief musician, as others, to be used in public service, and was designed for Gospel times, as the subject of it shows; which is first, not an account of the light of nature, and then of the law of Moses, but of the Gospel of Christ; and especially as ministered in the times of the apostles, as a citation out of it in Romans 10:18, makes clear.

Cross References

• 1. S Psalms 1:2
• 2. Psalms 119:142; James 1:25
• 3. Psalms 23:3
• 4. Psalms 93:5; Psalms 111:7; Psalms 119:138,144
• 5. S Deuteronomy 4:6; Psalms 119:130; Psalms 119:98-100
• 6. Psalms 12:6; Psalms 33:4; Psalms 119:128
• 7. Psalms 119:14
• 8. S Ezra 9:8; Psalms 38:10
• 9. Psalms 34:11; Psalms 111:10; Proverbs 1:7; Ecclesiastes 12:13; Isaiah 33:6
• 10. Psalms 119:138,142
• 11. S Job 22:24; Psalms 119:72; Proverbs 8:10
• 12. Psalms 119:103; Song of Songs 4:11; Ezekiel 3:3
• 13. S 1 Samuel 14:27
• 14. Psalms 51:2; Psalms 90:8; Psalms 139:6; Ecclesiastes 12:14
• 15. S Numbers 15:30
• 16. Psalms 119:133
• 17. S Genesis 6:9; S Psalms 18:32
• 18. Psalms 104:34
• 19. Psalms 18:31; Psalms 18:2
• 20. S Exodus 6:6; S Job 19:25; Isaiah 47:4