The Qualities of God’s Teachings

Psalm 19:8–11

ca. 1200–332 BCE

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This text appears to be a lesson.

⁸The teaching of the Lord is perfect,

renewing life;

the decrees of the Lord are enduring,

making the simple wise;

⁹The precepts of the Lord are just,

rejoicing the heart;

the instruction of the Lord is lucid,

making the eyes light up.

¹⁰The fear of the Lord is pure,

abiding forever;

the judgments of the Lord are true,

righteous altogether,

¹¹more desirable than gold,

than much fine gold;

sweeter than honey,

than drippings of the comb.

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Published in: The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization, vol. 1.