Psalms 19:8 bbe — The orders of the Lord are right, making glad the heart: the rule of the Lord is holy, giving light to the eyes.

Bible in Basic English

"The orders of the Lord are right, making glad the heart: the rule of the Lord is holy, giving light to the eyes."

— Psalms 19:8, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 19 — Context

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Who is like a newly married man coming from his bride-tent, and is glad like a strong runner starting on his way.

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His going out is from the end of the heaven, and his circle to the ends of it; there is nothing which is not open to his heat.

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The law of the Lord is good, giving new life to the soul: the witness of the Lord is certain, giving wisdom to the foolish.

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The orders of the Lord are right, making glad the heart: the rule of the Lord is holy, giving light to the eyes.

9

The fear of the Lord is clean, and has no end; the decisions of the Lord are true and full of righteousness.

10

More to be desired are they than gold, even than much shining gold; sweeter than the dropping honey.

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By them is your servant made conscious of danger, and in keeping them there is great reward.

Psalms 19:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 19:8 say?
Psalms 19:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The orders of the Lord are right, making glad the heart: the rule of the Lord is holy, giving light to the eyes.”
Where is Psalms 19:8 in the Bible?
Psalms 19:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 19, verse 8.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 19:8.
What translation should I read Psalms 19:8 in?
Psalms 19:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 19:8?
Psalms 19:8 reads (BBE): “The orders of the Lord are right, making glad the heart: the rule of the Lord is holy, giving light to the eyes.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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