Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the LORD are firm, and all of them are righteous. New Living Translation Reverence for the LORD is pure, lasting forever. The laws of the LORD are true; each one is fair. English Standard Version the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether. Berean Standard Bible The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. King James Bible The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. New King James Version The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. New American Standard Bible The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether. NASB 1995 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether. NASB 1977 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether. Legacy Standard Bible The fear of Yahweh is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of Yahweh are true; they are righteous altogether. Amplified Bible The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true, they are righteous altogether. Christian Standard Bible The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the LORD are reliable and altogether righteous. Holman Christian Standard Bible The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the LORD are reliable and altogether righteous. American Standard Version The fear of Jehovah is clean, enduring for ever: The ordinances of Jehovah are true, and righteous altogether. Contemporary English Version Worshiping the LORD is sacred; he will always be worshiped. All his decisions are correct and fair. English Revised Version The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether. GOD'S WORD® Translation The fear of the LORD is pure. It endures forever. The decisions of the LORD are true. They are completely fair. Good News Translation Reverence for the LORD is good; it will continue forever. The judgments of the LORD are just; they are always fair. International Standard Version The fear of the LORD is clean, standing forever. The judgments of the LORD are true; they are altogether righteous. NET Bible The commands to fear the LORD are right and endure forever. The judgments given by the LORD are trustworthy and absolutely just. New Heart English Bible The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever. The LORD's ordinances are true, and righteous altogether. Webster's Bible Translation The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. World English Bible The fear of Yahweh is clean, enduring forever. Yahweh’s ordinances are true, and righteous altogether. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe fear of YHWH [is] clean, standing for all time, "" The judgments of YHWH [are] true, "" They have been righteous—together. Young's Literal Translation The fear of Jehovah is clean, standing to the age, The judgments of Jehovah are true, They have been righteous -- together. Smith's Literal Translation The fear of Jehovah being pure, standing forever: the judgments of Jehovah, truth, they were altogether just. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for ever and ever: the judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The statutes of the LORD are true, all of them just; New Revised Standard Version the fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe reverence of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever; the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The awe of LORD JEHOVAH is pure and stands to eternity; the judgments of LORD JEHOVAH are in truth and are just in everything. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever; The ordinances of the LORD are true, they are righteous altogether; Brenton Septuagint Translation The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring for ever and ever: the judgments of the Lord are true, and justified altogether. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Heavens Declare the Glory of God…8The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. 9The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. 10They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.… Cross References Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Ecclesiastes 12:13 When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man. Psalm 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever! Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Job 28:28 And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’” Isaiah 11:3 And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear, Isaiah 33:6 He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure. Deuteronomy 6:2 so that you and your children and grandchildren may fear the LORD your God all the days of your lives by keeping all His statutes and commandments that I give you, and so that your days may be prolonged. 2 Corinthians 7:1 Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Hebrews 12:28-29 Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. / “For our God is a consuming fire.” Romans 3:18 “There is no fear of God before their eyes.” 1 Peter 1:17 Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners. Revelation 14:7 And he said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. Worship the One who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and the springs of waters.” Acts 9:31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit. 2 Corinthians 5:11 Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well. Treasury of Scripture The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. The fear Psalm 34:11-14 Psalm 36:1 Psalm 115:13 enduring Psalm 111:10 Psalm 112:1-6 judgments Psalm 10:5 Psalm 36:6 Psalm 72:1,2 true [Heb. Jump to Previous Age Altogether Clean Decisions End Enduring Fear Forever Full Judgments Ordinances Pure Righteous Righteousness Standing Sure Together True. TruthJump to Next Age Altogether Clean Decisions End Enduring Fear Forever Full Judgments Ordinances Pure Righteous Righteousness Standing Sure Together True. TruthPsalm 19 1. The creatures show God's glory7. The excellence of the divine law 12. David prays for grace The fear of the LORD is pure The "fear of the LORD" refers to a reverential awe and respect for God, acknowledging His holiness and authority. This concept is foundational in wisdom literature, such as Proverbs 1:7, which states that the fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge. The term "pure" suggests something untainted and morally clean, emphasizing the sincerity and integrity of this fear. In biblical context, purity is often associated with ritual cleanliness and moral uprightness, as seen in Leviticus. This fear leads to a life aligned with God's will, reflecting a heart transformed by His presence. enduring forever the judgments of the LORD are true being altogether righteous Persons / Places / Events 1. David- Traditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 19, David was the second king of Israel and a man after God's own heart. His psalms often reflect his deep relationship with God and his understanding of God's laws and creation. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) - The covenant name of God used in the Old Testament, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His promises. 3. The Law of the LORD - Refers to God's commandments and statutes given to His people, which are central to the psalm's theme of divine revelation and righteousness. Teaching Points The Purity of ReverenceThe "fear of the LORD" is not about being afraid but having a deep respect and awe for God. This reverence is described as pure, indicating it is untainted and sincere. Endurance of God's Truth God's judgments are not temporary or changeable; they endure forever. This teaches us about the eternal nature of God's truth and righteousness. Righteousness of God's Judgments The judgments of the LORD are described as true and righteous. This assures believers that God's decisions and commands are just and trustworthy. Living in Awe of God Understanding the fear of the LORD as pure and enduring encourages believers to live in a way that honors God, aligning their lives with His righteous standards. Application of God's Word Believers are called to apply God's judgments in their daily lives, trusting in their truth and righteousness to guide their actions and decisions. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 19What does the Bible say about angels? What does the Bible say about God's wisdom? Are there any historical or archaeological evidences supporting Elihu’s claim that God always judges fairly in Job 35? Is God unjust or does He pervert justice?(9) The fear of the Lord.--Here plainly not a moral quality of the individual, but, as in Proverbs 15:33 (comp. Deuteronomy 17:19), religion, the service demanded by the Law, which, being "pure and undented," endures, while the false systems of idolatrous nations perish. Based on the eternal principle of right, the judgments of God, it is eternal as they are.Verse 9. - The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever. Hengstenberg explains "the fear of the Lord" in this place as "the instruction afforded by God for fearing him." And certainly, unless we adopt some such explanation, we shall find it difficult to account for the intrusion of the clause into its present position. The Law, the testimony, the statutes (or precepts), the commandment (vers. 7, 8), and the judgments (ver. 9), are external to man, objective; the fear of the Lord. as commonly understood, is internal, subjective, a "settled habit of his soul." It is not a thing of the same kind with the other five nominatives, and appears out of place among them. Hence it seems best, with Professor Alexander, to adopt Hengstenberg's explanation. The Law, viewed as teaching the fear of God, is undoubtedly "clean " - i.e. pure, perfect - and "endures for ever," or is of perpetual obligation. The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. In "judgments" we have another of the recognized synonyms for the entire Law (Psalm 119:7, 13, 43, 52, 62), which is from first to last "exceeding righteous and true" (Psalm 119:138, Prayer-book Version). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The fearיִרְאַ֤ת (yir·’aṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3374: Fear, reverence of the LORD יְהוָ֨ה ׀ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel is pure, טְהוֹרָה֮ (ṭə·hō·w·rāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 2889: Clean, pure enduring forever; עוֹמֶ֪דֶת (‘ō·w·me·ḏeṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations the judgments מִֽשְׁפְּטֵי־ (miš·pə·ṭê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style of the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel are true, אֱמֶ֑ת (’ĕ·meṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 571: Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness being altogether יַחְדָּֽו׃ (yaḥ·dāw) Adverb Strong's 3162: A unit, unitedly righteous. צָֽדְק֥וּ (ṣā·ḏə·qū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6663: To be just or righteous Links Psalm 19:9 NIVPsalm 19:9 NLT Psalm 19:9 ESV Psalm 19:9 NASB Psalm 19:9 KJV Psalm 19:9 BibleApps.com Psalm 19:9 Biblia Paralela Psalm 19:9 Chinese Bible Psalm 19:9 French Bible Psalm 19:9 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 19:9 The fear of Yahweh is clean enduring (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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