Psalms 19:8 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

The precepts of Jehovah [are] upright, Rejoicing the heart, The command of Jehovah [is] pure, enlightening the eyes,

English ASV

The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart: The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes.

English Amplified

The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure and bright, enlightening the eyes.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure and bright, enlightening the eyes.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

The precepts of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

The precepts of the LORD are right, making the heart glad; the command of the LORD is radiant, making the eyes light up.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes;

English EASY 2024

The Lord 's rules are always right. If we obey them, they make us really happy. The Lord 's commands are completely good. They show us how to live in a good way.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

The Lord's laws are right. They make people happy. The Lord's commands are good. They show people the right way to live.

the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes;

English GNT (Good News Translation)

The laws of the Lord are right, and those who obey them are happy. The commands of the Lord are just and give understanding to the mind.

English God's Word - GW 1995

The instructions of the Lord are correct. They make the heart rejoice. The command of the Lord is radiant. It makes the eyes shine.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

The precepts of the LORD are right, making the heart glad; the commandment of the LORD is radiant, making the eyes light up.

English KJV 1611

The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

English LSB

The precepts of Yahweh are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of Yahweh is pure, enlightening the eyes.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

the statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul. The decree of the LORD is trustworthy, giving wisdom to the simple.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

The LORD’s precepts are fair and make one joyful. The LORD’s commands are pure and give insight for life.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

The rules of the Lord are right. They give joy to our hearts. The commands of the Lord shine brightly. They give light to our minds.

English NIV

The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

English NKJ 1982

The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;

English NLT

The commandments of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are clear, giving insight to life.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is clear, enlightening the eyes;

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

Yahweh ’s teachings are right and make us joyful; his precepts are so pure! Yahweh ’s commands challenge us to keep close to his heart! The revelation-light of his Word makes my spirit shine radiant.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

They protect us, make us wise, and give us joy and light.

English Tyndale 1537

The statutes of the LORD are right, and rejoice the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, and giveth light unto the eyes.

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