Tuesday, October 19, 2021

A Psalm of David: Psalm 19, Part II

The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul.

The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.

The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart.

The commands of the Lord are right, giving light to the eyes.

The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever.

The ordinances of the Lord are sure and altogether righteous.

Psalm 19:7-9

Law:                Rules of conduct

Statute:            An established rule or formal regulation

Precept:          A commandment or direction meant as a rule of action or conduct

Command:      An order, direction or mandate

Fear:                To feel reverence or awe for

Ordinance:      A direction or command of an authoritative nature 

David used every term for “law” that he could think of to relay to us the power and blessings that are found inn the Word of the Lord.  He is not talking here just about the Ten Commandments.  He is placing his faith in ALL of the words that proceed from the Almighty.

 

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