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The precepts of the Lord are right,
    causing the heart[a] to rejoice.
The commands of the Lord are clear,
    giving light to the eyes.
10 The fear of the Lord[b] is pure,
    destined to endure forever.
The ordinances of the Lord are true,
    and all of them are just.
11 They are even more precious than gold,
    than an abundance of the purest gold;
they are also sweeter than honey
    that drips from the comb.[c]

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 19:9 Heart: see note on Ps 4:8.
  2. Psalm 19:10 Fear of the Lord: see note on Ps 15:2-5. In this case, some exegetes believe that the term “fear” should really be “word.”
  3. Psalm 19:11 See Ps 119:103, 127. This entire hymn to the law is closely connected to the long Psalm 119.

The fear of the Lord(A) is pure,
    enduring forever.
The decrees of the Lord are firm,
    and all of them are righteous.(B)

10 They are more precious than gold,(C)
    than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,(D)
    than honey from the honeycomb.(E)
11 By them your servant is warned;
    in keeping them there is great reward.

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