Psalm 19:8

Good News Translation (US Version)

The laws of the Lord are right, and those who obey them are happy. The commands of the Lord are just and give understanding to the mind.

Cross References

Psalm 12:6

The promises of the Lord can be trusted; they are as genuine as silver refined seven times in the furnace.

Psalm 119:105

Your word is a lamp to guide me and a light for my path.

Jeremiah 15:16

You spoke to me, and I listened to every word. I belong to you, Lord God Almighty, and so your words filled my heart with joy and happiness.

Proverbs 30:5

“God keeps every promise he makes. He is like a shield for all who seek his protection.

Psalm 119:128

And so I follow all your instructions; I hate all wrong ways.

Proverbs 2:6

It is the Lord who gives wisdom; from him come knowledge and understanding.

Psalm 119:92

If your law had not been the source of my joy, I would have died from my sufferings.

Psalm 119:80

May I perfectly obey your commandments and be spared the shame of defeat.

Proverbs 6:23

Their instructions are a shining light; their correction can teach you how to live.

Romans 7:22

My inner being delights in the law of God.

Galatians 2:19

So far as the Law is concerned, however, I am dead—killed by the Law itself—in order that I might live for God. I have been put to death with Christ on his cross,

Romans 3:20

For no one is put right in God's sight by doing what the Law requires; what the Law does is to make us know that we have sinned.

Romans 7:7

Shall we say, then, that the Law itself is sinful? Of course not! But it was the Law that made me know what sin is. If the Law had not said, “Do not desire what belongs to someone else,” I would not have known such a desire.

Psalm 119:16

I take pleasure in your laws; your commands I will not forget.

Psalm 119:14

I delight in following your commands more than in having great wealth.

Ezekiel 36:27

I will put my spirit in you and will see to it that you follow my laws and keep all the commands I have given you.

Psalm 119:171

I will always praise you, because you teach me your laws.

Psalm 119:143

I am filled with trouble and anxiety, but your commandments bring me joy.

Psalm 119:130

The explanation of your teachings gives light and brings wisdom to the ignorant.

Psalm 119:121

I have done what is right and good; don't abandon me to my enemies!

Psalm 119:40

I want to obey your commands; give me new life, for you are righteous.

Psalm 119:12

I praise you, O Lord; teach me your ways.

Psalm 105:45

so that his people would obey his laws and keep all his commands. Praise the Lord!

Psalm 40:8

How I love to do your will, my God! I keep your teaching in my heart.”

Psalm 13:3

Look at me, O Lord my God, and answer me. Restore my strength; don't let me die.

Exodus 18:16

When two people have a dispute, they come to me, and I decide which one of them is right, and I tell them God's commands and laws.”

Genesis 26:5

I will bless you, because Abraham obeyed me and kept all my laws and commands.”

Galatians 3:21

Does this mean that the Law is against God's promises? No, not at all! For if human beings had received a law that could bring life, then everyone could be put right with God by obeying it.

Isaiah 64:5

You welcome those who find joy in doing what is right, those who remember how you want them to live. You were angry with us, but we went on sinning; in spite of your great anger we have continued to do wrong since ancient times.

Psalm 119:54

During my brief earthly life I compose songs about your commands.

Psalm 119:24

Your instructions give me pleasure; they are my advisers.

Nehemiah 9:13

At Mount Sinai you came down from heaven; you spoke to your people and gave them good laws and sound teachings.

Nehemiah 8:12

So all the people went home and ate and drank joyfully and shared what they had with others, because they understood what had been read to them.

Deuteronomy 16:14

Enjoy it with your children, your servants, and the Levites, foreigners, orphans, and widows who live in your towns.

Deuteronomy 16:11

Be joyful in the Lord's presence, together with your children, your servants, and the Levites, foreigners, orphans, and widows who live in your towns. Do this at the one place of worship.

2 Kings 17:37

You shall always obey the laws and commands that I wrote for you. You shall not obey other gods,

Psalm 93:5

Your laws are eternal, Lord, and your Temple is holy indeed, forever and ever.

Psalm 111:7

In all he does he is faithful and just; all his commands are dependable.