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Psalms 19:8–10

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The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
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From verse 8

  1. Psalms 12:6Rank 1 from verse 8
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    6The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.

  2. Psalms 119:105Rank 2 from verse 8
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    105Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

  3. Jeremiah 15:16Rank 3 from verse 8
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    16Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O Lord God of hosts.

  4. Proverbs 30:5Rank 4 from verse 8
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    5Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

  5. Proverbs 2:6Rank 5 from verse 8
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    6For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

From verse 9

  1. 1 Samuel 12:24Rank 1 from verse 9
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    24Only fear the Lord, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.

  2. Psalms 119:142Rank 2 from verse 9
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    142Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.

  3. Psalms 119:137–138Rank 3 from verse 9
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    137Righteous art thou, O Lord, and upright are thy judgments.

    138Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.

  4. Psalms 111:10–6Rank 4 from verse 9
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  5. Psalms 119:1Rank 5 from verse 9
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    1BLESSED are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord.

From verse 10

  1. Psalms 119:103Rank 1 from verse 10
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    103How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

  2. Psalms 119:72Rank 2 from verse 10
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    72The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.

  3. Proverbs 16:16Rank 3 from verse 10
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    16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

  4. Proverbs 3:13–15Rank 4 from verse 10
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    13¶ Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

    14For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

    15She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.

  5. Psalms 119:127Rank 5 from verse 10
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    127Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.

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Psalms 19:8

COMBINED MEANING

right

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1. Correct, just, upright, proper, lawful, fitting, true, or due; also a rightful claim or authority. 2. The direction or side opposite the left. 3. Straight, favourable, skilful, or approved. 4. Very, quite, or fully.

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heart

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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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commandment

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Sense 1: An authoritative command, charge, order, or precept to be obeyed. Sense 2: One of the ten commandments.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

pure

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Clean, undefiled, unmixed, uncorrupted, genuine, clear, or sincere; free from contaminating matter or evil.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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enlightening

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of enlighten, meaning to give light, illuminate darkness, or cause light and understanding where there was obscurity.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

eyes

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The bodily organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, observation, perception, understanding, desire, judgment, estimation, favour, or the presence and view before which something occurs.

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Psalms 19:9

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fear

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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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for ever

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1. Without end; for all time. 2. Continually or permanently throughout the duration in view.

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ever

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At any time; always or continually; throughout all time or for ever.

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true

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Conforming to fact, reality, or a right standard; faithful, genuine, correct, or dependable.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

righteous

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Sense 1: Right, just, equitable, or in accord with truth, justice, or the will of God. Sense 2: Upright or innocent in a matter. Sense 3: Made or regarded as right. Sense 4: As a noun, persons so described.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Psalms 19:10

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desired

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of desire, meaning to wish for, long for, request, or take pleasure in.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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yea

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1. Indeed, marking confirmation, emphasis, addition, continuation, or heightening of what is said; it may also emphasize a question. 2. Yes, expressing an affirmative answer or declaration.

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fine

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1. Of cloth or workmanship, delicate or finely made. 2. Of flour or meal, finely ground or prepared. 3. Of gold or other metal, pure, refined, or of high quality. 4. As a verb, to refine or purify metal.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

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honeycomb

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The waxen structure of cells made by bees to hold honey and their young.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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7The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

8The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.

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9The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.

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10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

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11Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.

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