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The law of Yahweh is perfect, restoring the soul. The testimony of Yahweh is sure, making wise the simple.
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More Than Just Rules
Commentators emphasize that the "law" (Hebrew: Torah) in this verse means far more than just a set of rules. It refers to all of God's revealed instruction, doctrine, and covenant promises. While creation reveals God's glory (vv. 1-6), this specific, spoken Word is what provides a complete guide for life and salvation.
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18th Century
Theologian
The law of the Lord—Margin, doctrine. The word used here—תורה tôrâh—is that which is commonly used in the Old Testament with refere…
19th Century
Bishop
The law. —The ear catches even in the English the change of rhythm, which is as marked as the change of subject. Instead of the fr…
Preacher
The law of the LORD is perfect, –
"The doctrine of the Lord (as it may be read) is perfect," –
converting [or, restoring]…
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16th Century
The law of the Lord. Here the second part of the psalm begins. After having shown that the creatures, although they do not speak, neverthe…
17th Century
Pastor
The law of the Lord [is] perfect By which is meant, not the law of Moses, or the ten commandments, but the "doctrine…
Minister
The Holy Scripture is of much greater benefit to us than day or night, than the air we breathe, or the light of the sun. To recover man from his fa…
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