Category: Psalm 19
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The conscience
Psalm 19:13 “Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me! Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression.” One of man’s tendencies is to presume on the patience and mercy of God. To “presume” is to proudly take liberties. Usually when someone cares about what God…
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Is ignorance bliss?
Psalm 19:12 “Who can discern his errors? Declare me innocent from hidden faults.” How often we can be tempted to show ourselves as better than we really are. The motivations can be many: pride, hypocrisy, fear – whatever the cause, it is a dangerous thing, particularly if we see no fault in it ourselves. Hidden faults,…
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The desires of the heart
Psalm 19:10 -11 “More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.” Psalm 37:4 “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” How do you make choices?…
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What’s the verdict?
Psalm 19:9b “the rules of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether” The term “rules” here used in reference to the Scriptures, is a legal term meaning a verdict. God is the righteous Judge of all the earth, and He has rendered verdicts in His Word for each one of us to read. His verdicts are righteous, and…
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The fear of the Lord
Psalm 19:9a “the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever” One of the words used to refer to the words of Scripture in Psalm 19 is “the fear of the Lord.” The “fear of the Lord” is a phrase used frequently in the Word of God. It refers to reverence or awe of God. It reflects…
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The perfect lamp
Psalm 19:8b “the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes” The portion of scripture above uses the word “commandment” to refer to the Word of God. It says that the commandment of God is “pure,” a word also translated in other places in the Bible as “clean” or “clear.” The idea is that God has given…
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The path to joy
Psalm 19:8a “the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart” One of the words that is used to describe the contents of the Bible is “precepts.” In Hebrew, this means “mandates” given by God. Precepts, as defined by the dictionary, are “general rules intended to regulate behavior or thought.” The precepts of the Lord are…
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A sure testimony
Psalm 19:7b “the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple” One word used in Psalm 19 to describe the Word of God is “testimony.” A testimony is an account provided by a witness. It’s a true statement about something that a witness has seen. Well, one of the great benefits of the Word of God is…
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The perfect law
Psalm 19:7a “The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul” Psalm 19 provides us with a view of the various aspects of God’s Word and the benefits of the Word related to those aspects. For example, God’s Word is called a law, i.e., “the law of the Lord.” We are all very familiar with the…
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