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God's Rules Bring Joy
Commentators explain that God's precepts are "right," meaning they are straight and just, not arbitrary. Unlike the confusing and crooked paths of human wisdom, God's law provides a clear, reliable guide for life. Following this path brings deep joy to the heart, stemming from a clear conscience and the assurance of living a life that pleases God.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 19:8
18th Century
Theologian
The statutes of the Lord—The word here rendered statutes properly means mandates, precepts—rules given to anyone to gui…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 19:8
19th Century
Bishop
Right. — Here in its original sense of “straight,” or direct. A fine moral insight suggested this touch. The road of duty, when pl…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 19:8–11
19th Century
Preacher
The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever: the judgments of the LORD are true…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 19:8
16th Century
Theologian
The statutes of Jehovah are right. The Psalmist, at first glance, may seem to utter a mere commonplace sentiment when he calls the statute…
John Gill
On Psalms 19:8
17th Century
Pastor
The statutes of the Lord [are] right The word of God may be called "statutes", or "visitations" F4 because God…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 19:7–10
17th Century
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…