Psalms 19:8
The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
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ASV
The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart: The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes.
KJV
The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
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10 tagged words| Original | Transliteration | Meaning | Word study |
|---|---|---|---|
| פִּקּ֘וּדֵ֤י | pi.Ku.Dei | [the] precepts of | H6490 → |
| יְהוָ֣ה | Yah.weh | Yahweh | H3068 → |
| יְ֭שָׁרִים | Ye.sha.rim | [are] upright | H3477 → |
| מְשַׂמְּחֵי־ | me.sa.me.chei- | making glad | H8055 → |
| לֵ֑ב | Lev | <of> [the] heart | H3820 → |
| מִצְוַ֥ת | mitz.Vat | [the] commandment of | H4687 → |
| יְהוָ֥ה | Yah.weh | Yahweh | H3068 → |
| בָּ֝רָ֗ה | ba.Rah | [is] clean | H1249 → |
| מְאִירַ֥ת | me.'i.Rat | enlightening | H215 → |
| עֵינָֽיִם׃ | 'ei.Na.yim | <of> eyes | H5869 → |
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