Psalms 19:8
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The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
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The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. For I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts.
Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
If Your law had not been my delight, then I would have perished in my affliction.
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way.
May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, that I may not be put to shame.
For in my inner being I delight in God’s law.
For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,