The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
Cross References
Psalm 12:6The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.
Psalm 33:4For the word of the LORD is upright, and all His work is trustworthy.
Psalm 36:9For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light.
Psalm 119:14I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies as much as in all riches.
Psalm 119:128Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way.
Psalm 119:140Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.
Proverbs 6:23For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,
Isaiah 45:19I have not spoken in secret, from a place in a land of darkness. I did not say to the descendants of Jacob, 'Seek Me in a wasteland.' I, the LORD, speak the truth; I say what is right.
Treasury of Scripture
The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
statutes
Psalm 105:45
That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the LORD.
Psalm 119:12,16,80,171
Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes…
Genesis 26:5
Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.
right
Psalm 119:128
Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.
Nehemiah 9:13
Thou camest down also upon mount Sinai, and spakest with them from heaven, and gavest them right judgments, and true laws, good statutes and commandments:
rejoicing
Psalm 40:8
I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.
Psalm 119:14,24,54,92,121,143
I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches…
Deuteronomy 12:11,12
Then there shall be a place which the LORD your God shall choose to cause his name to dwell there; thither shall ye bring all that I command you; your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the heave offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which ye vow unto the LORD: …
is pure
Psalm 12:6
The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
Psalm 119:40
Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.
Proverbs 30:5
Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
enlightening
Psalm 13:3
Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;
Psalm 119:98-100,105,130
Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me…
Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
