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Psalm 19:7
The LORD’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. The LORD’s covenant is sure, making wise the simple.
5which is as a bridegroom coming out of his room, like a strong man rejoicing to run his course.
6His going out is from the end of the heavens, his circuit to its ends. There is nothing hidden from its heat.
7The LORD’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. The LORD’s covenant is sure, making wise the simple.
8The LORD’s precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. The LORD’s commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever. The LORD’s ordinances are true, and righteous altogether.
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The word “perfect” describes YHWH’s law, while “restoring” names its effect on the soul, joining God’s authority to the reader’s need for renewal.
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Matthew 24:35Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.Psalm 19 names the LORD’s covenant as sure; Jesus declares that his words will outlast heaven and earth.
Psalm 23:3He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.Both passages describe the LORD restoring the soul, with Psalm 19 naming his law as the means of restoration.
Psalm 119:130The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.Both passages name the simple as recipients of understanding or wisdom through what the LORD has spoken.
Psalm 111:7The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.Both passages use “sure” to describe the trustworthiness of what the LORD gives: his covenant and his precepts.
Colossians 3:16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in …Both connect God’s word with wisdom; Colossians describes that wisdom expressed through teaching and admonishing one another.
Proverbs 1:4to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man—Both name the simple as people who can receive wisdom, with Proverbs specifying prudence, knowledge, and discretion.
2 Timothy 3:15–17From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.Both describe Scripture making people wise; Timothy’s passage specifies wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 119:105Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.Both describe help from God’s instruction: Psalm 19 speaks of wisdom, while Psalm 119 pictures light for a path.
Deuteronomy 32:4The Rock: his work is perfect, for all his ways are just. A God of faithfulness who does no wrong, just and right is he.Both use “perfect” of something belonging to the LORD: his law in the psalm and his work in Deuteronomy.
2 Timothy 2:19However, God’s firm foundation stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from …The shared thread is firmness: the LORD’s covenant is sure, and God’s foundation stands firm.
James 1:21–25Therefore, putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with humility the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.Both connect God’s word with the soul’s good: restoring the soul in the psalm and saving souls in James.
Isaiah 8:20Turn to the law and to the covenant! If they don’t speak according to this word, surely there is no morning for them.Both name the law and the covenant, with Isaiah directing people to the instruction Psalm 19 describes as perfect and sure.
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Lack of wisdom does not place you beyond the help described here. YHWH’s covenant is sure, and the simple are named as people it makes wise.
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