Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11 Annotated

This translation is from the New American Bible. Other translations are available here.Information about the original Hebrew meaning of what seem to be the key words is provided in blue immediately below the scriptural text.   (Note: the verse numbers in this translation are different from most; they are one number than other translations)

 

R. (John 6:68c) Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.
The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul;
The decree of the LORD is trustworthy, giving wisdom to the simple.

R. Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.
The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart;
the command of the LORD is clear, enlightening the eye.

R. Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.
The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever;
the ordinances of the LORD are true, all of them just.

R. Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.
They are more precious than gold, than a heap of purest gold;
sweeter also than syrup or honey from the comb.
R. Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.

 

perfect = תָּמִים = tāmîm Blue Letter Bible complete, whole, entire, sound; wholesome, unimpaired, innocent, having integrity; entirely in accord with truth and fact; without spot, undefiled; upright

 

refreshing = שׁוּב = šûḇ Blue Letter Bible to return, turn back; to restore, refresh, repair; to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, recover; relieve; requite; retrieve

 

trustworthy = אָמַן = 'āman Blue Letter Bible to be established, be faithful, be carried, make firm; sure, lasting; confirmed, established, sure; verified; reliable, faithful, trusty; permanent; unshaken; perennial

 

giving wisdom, elightening = אוֹר = 'ôr Blue Letter Bible  to illumine, light up, cause to shine, shine; break of day, glorious; to be or become light, to become bright

right= יָשָׁר = yāšār Blue Letter Bible straight, upright, correct, right; pleasing; fitting, proper; uprightness, righteous; even

 

rejoicing = שָׂמַח = śāmaḥ Blue Letter Bible to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad; to brighten up; blithe or gleesome; a joyful or cheerful countenance; merry

 

clear = בַּר = bar Blue Letter Bible pure, clear, sincere; choice, beloved