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. 9 The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. 10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
Psalms 19:8–10
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Psalms 119:159–161
159 Consider how I love Your precepts, O LORD; give me life according to Your loving devotion. 160 The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever. 161 Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart fears only Your word.
Psalms 119:126–128
126 It is time for the LORD to act, for they have broken Your law. 127 Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold. 128 Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way.
Psalms 111:6–8
6 He has shown His people the power of His works by giving them the inheritance of the nations. 7 The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are trustworthy. 8 They are upheld forever and ever, enacted in truth and uprightness.
Psalms 119:141–143
141 I am lowly and despised, but I do not forget Your precepts. 142 Your righteousness is everlasting and Your law is true. 143 Trouble and distress have found me, but Your commandments are my delight.
Psalms 12:5–7
5 “For the cause of the oppressed and for the groaning of the needy, I will now arise,” says the LORD. “I will bring safety to him who yearns.” 6 The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold. 7 You, O LORD, will k…
Psalms 119:136–138
136 My eyes shed streams of tears because Your law is not obeyed. 137 Righteous are You, O LORD, and upright are Your judgments. 138 The testimonies You have laid down are righteous and altogether faithful.
Psalms 119:102–104
102 I have not departed from Your ordinances, for You Yourself have taught me. 103 How sweet are Your words to my taste— sweeter than honey in my mouth! 104 I gain understanding from Your precepts; therefore I hate every false way.
Psalms 119:71–73
71 It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes. 72 The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. 73 Your hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding to learn Your commandments.
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