Psalm 19:8

The Passion Translation

Yahweh’s teachings are right and make us joyful; his precepts are so pure! Yahweh’s commands challenge us to keep close to his heart! The revelation-light of his Word makes my spirit shine radiant.

Cross References

Genesis 26:5

because Abraham was faithful to me. He listened to my voice and yielded his heart to follow my direction. He kept my commandments, my instructions, and my teachings.”

Psalm 105:45

All this was done for them so that they would be faithful to keep the ways of God, obeying his laws and following his truths. Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!

Psalm 111:7

All God accomplishes is flawless, faithful, and fair, and his every word proves trustworthy and true.

Psalm 119:105

Truth’s shining light guides me in my choices and decisions; the revelation of your Word makes my pathway clear.

Psalm 119:12

My wonderful God, you are to be praised above all; teach me the power of your decrees!

Psalm 119:121

Don’t leave me to the mercies of those who hate me, for I live to do what is just and fair.

Psalm 119:128

Every word you speak, every truth revealed, is always right and beautiful to me, for I hate what is phony or false.

Psalm 119:130

Break open your Word within me until revelation-light shines out! Those with open hearts are given insight into your plans.

Psalm 119:14

I find more joy in following what you tell me to do than in chasing after all the wealth of the world.

Psalm 119:143

Even though my troubles overwhelm me with anguish, I still delight and cherish every message you speak to me.

Psalm 119:16

My delight is found in all your laws, and I won’t forget to walk in your words.

Psalm 119:171

I offer you my joyous praise for all that you’ve taught me.

Psalm 119:24

Your commandments are my counselors; your Word is my light and delight!

Psalm 119:40

See how I long with cravings for more of your ways? Let your righteousness revive my spirit!

Psalm 119:54

As I journey through life, I put all your statutes to music; they become the theme of my joyous songs.

Psalm 119:80

Make me passionate and wholehearted to fulfill your every wish, so that I’ll never have to be ashamed of myself.

Psalm 119:92

Because your words are my deepest delight, I didn’t give up when all else was lost.

Psalm 12:6

For every word Yahweh speaks is sure and reliable. His truth is tested, found to be flawless, and ever faithful. It’s as pure as silver refined seven times in a crucible of clay.

Psalm 13:3

Take a good look at me, Yahweh, my God, and answer me! Breathe your life into my spirit. Bring light to my eyes in this pitch-black darkness or I will sleep the sleep of death.

Psalm 40:8

I delight to fulfill your will, my God, for your living words are written upon the pages of my heart.”

Psalm 93:5

Nothing could ever change your royal decrees; they will last forever! Holiness is the beauty that fills your house; you are the one who abides forevermore!

Proverbs 2:6

Wisdom is a gift from a generous God, and every word he speaks is full of revelation and becomes a fountain of understanding within you.

Proverbs 30:5

Every promise from the faithful God is pure and proves to be true. He is a wraparound shield of protection for all his lovers who run to hide in him.

Proverbs 6:23

For truth is a bright beam of light shining into every area of your life, instructing and correcting you to discover the ways to godly living.

Isaiah 64:5

Those who delight in doing what is right— you go out to meet them with kindness. They remember you and cherish your ways. You showed your anger when we sinned again and again, yet we can be saved.

Jeremiah 15:16

When you speak to me, I devour every word. Your word brings me such boundless joy. The endless delight of my heart is in knowing that your beautiful name is attached to me, O  Yahweh, Commander of Angel Armies.

Ezekiel 36:27

I will put my Holy Spirit in you to empower you to keep my laws and to live by them.

Romans 3:20

For by the merit of observing the law no one earns the status of being declared righteous before God, for it is the law that fully exposes and unmasks the reality of sin.

Romans 7:22

Truly, deep within my true identity, I love to do what pleases God.

Romans 7:7

So, what shall we say about all this? Am I suggesting that the law is sinful? Of course not! In fact, it was the law that gave us the clear definition of sin. For example, when the law said, “Do not covet,” it became the catalyst to see how wrong it was for me to crave what belongs to someone else.

Galatians 2:19

For through the law I died to the law, so that I might live to God.

Galatians 3:21

Since that’s true, should we consider the written law to be contrary to the promise of new life? How absurd! Truly, if there was a law that we could keep which would give us new life, then our salvation would have come by law-keeping.