8 The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
Psalms 19:8
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Psalms 119:129–131
129 Wonderful are Your testimonies; therefore I obey them. 130 The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple. 131 I open my mouth and pant, longing for Your commandments.
Psalms 119:110–112
110 The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from Your precepts. 111 Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart. 112 I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes, even to the very end.
Psalms 40:7–9
7 Then I said, “Here I am, I have come— it is written about me in the scroll: 8 I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.” 9 I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; behold, I do not seal my lips, as You, O LORD, do know.
Psalms 119:46–48
46 I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, and I will not be ashamed. 47 I delight in Your commandments because I love them. 48 I lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love, and I meditate on Your statutes.
Psalms 97:10–12
10 Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked. 11 Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart. 12 Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.
Psalms 119:171–173
171 My lips pour forth praise, for You teach me Your statutes. 172 My tongue sings of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteous. 173 May Your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen Your precepts.
Psalms 119:34–36
34 Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart. 35 Direct me in the path of Your commandments, for there I find delight. 36 Turn my heart to Your testimonies and not to covetous gain.
Psalms 119:104–106
104 I gain understanding from Your precepts; therefore I hate every false way. 105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. 106 I have sworn and confirmed that I will keep Your righteous judgments.
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