Psalm 19:8

New Living Translation

The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living.

Cross References

Genesis 26:5

I will do this because Abraham listened to me and obeyed all my requirements, commands, decrees, and instructions.”

2 Kings 17:37

Be careful at all times to obey the decrees, regulations, instructions, and commands that he wrote for you. You must not worship other gods.

Nehemiah 8:12

So the people went away to eat and drink at a festive meal, to share gifts of food, and to celebrate with great joy because they had heard God’s words and understood them.

Nehemiah 9:13

“You came down at Mount Sinai and spoke to them from heaven. You gave them regulations and instructions that were just, and decrees and commands that were good.

Psalm 105:45

All this happened so they would follow his decrees and obey his instructions. Praise the Lord!

Psalm 111:7

All he does is just and good, and all his commandments are trustworthy.

Psalm 119:105

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

Psalm 119:12

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

Psalm 119:121

Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right.

Psalm 119:128

Each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way.

Psalm 119:130

The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand.

Psalm 119:14

I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches.

Psalm 119:143

As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands.

Psalm 119:16

I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word.

Psalm 119:171

Let praise flow from my lips, for you have taught me your decrees.

Psalm 119:24

Your laws please me; they give me wise advice.

Psalm 119:40

I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness.

Psalm 119:54

Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived.

Psalm 119:80

May I be blameless in keeping your decrees; then I will never be ashamed.

Psalm 119:92

If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery.

Psalm 12:6

The Lord’s promises are pure, like silver refined in a furnace, purified seven times over.

Psalm 13:3

Turn and answer me, O Lord my God! Restore the sparkle to my eyes, or I will die.

Psalm 40:8

I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your instructions are written on my heart.”

Psalm 93:5

Your royal laws cannot be changed. Your reign, O Lord, is holy forever and ever.

Exodus 18:16

When a dispute arises, they come to me, and I am the one who settles the case between the quarreling parties. I inform the people of God’s decrees and give them his instructions.”

Proverbs 2:6

For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 30:5

Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.

Proverbs 6:23

For their command is a lamp and their instruction a light; their corrective discipline is the way to life.

Isaiah 64:5

You welcome those who gladly do good, who follow godly ways. But you have been very angry with us, for we are not godly. We are constant sinners; how can people like us be saved?

Jeremiah 15:16

When I discovered your words, I devoured them. They are my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies.

Ezekiel 36:27

And I will put my Spirit in you so that you will follow my decrees and be careful to obey my regulations.

Romans 3:20

For no one can ever be made right with God by doing what the law commands. The law simply shows us how sinful we are.

Romans 7:22

I love God’s law with all my heart.

Romans 7:7

Well then, am I suggesting that the law of God is sinful? Of course not! In fact, it was the law that showed me my sin. I would never have known that coveting is wrong if the law had not said, “You must not covet.”

Galatians 2:19

For when I tried to keep the law, it condemned me. So I died to the law—I stopped trying to meet all its requirements—so that I might live for God.

Galatians 3:21

Is there a conflict, then, between God’s law and God’s promises? Absolutely not! If the law could give us new life, we could be made right with God by obeying it.

Deuteronomy 16:11

This is a time to celebrate before the Lord your God at the designated place of worship he will choose for his name to be honored. Celebrate with your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, the Levites from your towns, and the foreigners, orphans, and widows who live among you.

Deuteronomy 16:14

This festival will be a happy time of celebrating with your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, and the Levites, foreigners, orphans, and widows from your towns.