Psalm 19:7

The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

Cross-reference

Psalm 119:130 echoes the same effect: God's word gives light and understanding to the simple, paralleling the law making the simple wise.

Psalm 119:127 expresses love for God's commandments above gold, mirroring the supreme value of the law in Psalm 19:7.

Psalm 119:9 Parallel

Psalm 119:9 applies the same principle: cleansing one's way by heeding God's word, echoing the soul-converting power of the law in Psalm 19:7.

Psalm 119:96-100 expands on how God's law gives wisdom and understanding, directly echoing the law making wise the simple in Psalm 19:7.

Psalm 119:72 declares the law better than gold, directly paralleling the high value placed on God's perfect law in Psalm 19:7.

Psalm 111:7 Parallel

In Psalm 111:7, God's precepts are trustworthy — same attribute as 'sure' in this verse. Direct thematic parallel.

Psalm 18:30 Parallel

In Psalm 18:30, God's way is perfect and His word proves true — directly parallel to the law's perfection and sureness here.

Psalm 23:3 Allusion

In Psalm 23:3, the Shepherd restores my soul — the same phrase 'revives the soul' used here for the law. Strong lexical link.

In Psalm 119:138, God's testimonies are righteous and faithful—same term and quality as the sure testimony here.

Psalm 51:13 Parallel

In Psalm 51:13, teaching transgressors God's ways converts sinners — directly parallel to the law converting the soul.

Psalm 116:6 Parallel

In Psalm 116:6, God preserves the simple—same term as here where the law makes the simple wise.

Psalm 78:1-7 calls for teaching God's law to the next generation, echoing the perfect law that transforms the soul in Psalm 19:7.

In Psalm 119:47, delighting in commandments echoes the joy of the perfect law here.

Psalm 119:24 calls testimonies 'counsellors,' complementing the wisdom-giving effect of the law in Psalm 19:7.

Psalm 119:14 rejoices in testimonies as riches, reflecting the high value of the law implied in Psalm 19:7.

Psalm 93:5 Parallel

Psalm 93:5 affirms the sureness of God's testimonies, a key attribute also stated in Psalm 19:7.

Psalm 119:105 uses light as a metaphor for God's word, complementing the perfect guidance of the law in Psalm 19:7.

Psalm 119:111 treasures testimonies as a heritage and joy, aligning with the value of the law in Psalm 19:7.

Psalm 119:128 esteems all God's precepts as right and hates falsehood, reflecting the perfect law that converts the soul in Psalm 19:7.

Psalm 119:152 affirms testimonies founded forever, echoing the eternal perfection of the law in Psalm 19:7.

Psalm 147:19 Related theme

Psalm 147:19 highlights God giving his statutes to Israel, the same perfect law described in Psalm 19:7.

Psalm 147:20 Related theme

Psalm 147:20 notes Israel's unique privilege of receiving God's judgments, underscoring the preciousness of the law praised in Psalm 19:7.

2 Timothy 3:15-17 affirms Scripture makes wise unto salvation and perfects the man of God, directly echoing the law's perfection and wisdom.

Proverbs 1:4 states the purpose of proverbs is to give subtlety to the simple, mirroring the law's effect on the simple.

Joshua 1:8 Parallel

In Joshua 1:8, meditation on the law brings success — the same law that revives the soul here. Both highlight the law's life-giving power.

Romans 15:4 Parallel

In Romans 15:4, Scripture provides instruction and hope — echoing the law's role in reviving the soul and making wise.

James 1:21-25 echoes the 'perfect law' that saves souls, mirroring Psalm 19:7's description of the law converting the soul.

In 2 Corinthians 3:7, the law is called a ministry of death — contrasting with the perfect, soul-converting law in Psalm 19:7.

Ezekiel 18:9 Related theme

Ezekiel 18:9 promises life to those who keep God's statutes — directly echoing the life-giving power of the perfect law.

Romans 7:12 Parallel

In Romans 7:12, Paul affirms the law as holy, just, and good — directly echoing the perfect law of Psalm 19:7.

John 6:63 Parallel

John 6:63 says Jesus' words are spirit and life — directly paralleling the law's power to convert the soul and give life.

John 17:17 Parallel

In John 17:17, Jesus prays for sanctification through truth, directly echoing the perfect, soul-converting law of Psalm 19:7.

Ezra 7:25 Parallel

In Ezra 7:25, Ezra appoints judges to teach God's laws — applying the perfect law to govern the people.

Deuteronomy 4:6 declares that keeping God's statutes is wisdom and understanding, paralleling the law making wise.

James 1:25 Allusion

In James 1:25, the 'perfect law of liberty' directly echoes the perfect law of Psalm 19:7, emphasizing blessing for doers.

In 2 Timothy 3:16, all Scripture is profitable for instruction — directly supporting the perfect, soul-converting law of Psalm 19:7.

In 2 Kings 23:3, Josiah leads a covenant to keep God's testimonies — a communal response to the perfect law.

Ezra 7:10 Parallel

In Ezra 7:10, Ezra prepares his heart to seek and teach the law — embodying the law's perfection that makes wise.

In Nehemiah 9:13, God gives right judgments and true laws at Sinai — the same perfect law celebrated in Psalm 19.

John 5:39 Typology

In John 5:39, Jesus says the Scriptures testify of Him, connecting to the perfect testimony of the Lord in Psalm 19:7.

In Romans 16:18, false teachers deceive the simple — contrasting with Psalm 19:7 where the law makes the simple wise.

Isaiah 8:20 Parallel

Isaiah 8:20 points to the law and testimony as the standard of truth, consistent with Psalm 19:7's view of the law as perfect and sure.

Jeremiah 8:9 shows that rejecting God's word leaves even the wise without wisdom — contrasting the law that makes the simple wise.

Proverbs 1:22 rebukes the simple who love simplicity, contrasting with the law that makes the simple wise.

Matthew 24:35 declares Jesus' words will never pass away — echoing the enduring perfection of God's law in Psalm 19:7.

Romans 3:2 Citation

In Romans 3:2, Paul notes the Jews were entrusted with God's oracles — the same law celebrated here as perfect and sure.

In 1 Timothy 1:8, Paul affirms the law is good when used lawfully — echoing the perfect law of Psalm 19:7.

Romans 7:7 Related theme

In Romans 7:7, Paul explains the law's role in revealing sin — a different but complementary function to the soul-converting power in Psalm 19:7.

1 John 5:3 Parallel

1 John 5:3 affirms that God's commandments are not burdensome, aligning with the perfect, life-giving law described here.

Mark 13:31 Parallel

Mark 13:31 parallels Matthew 24:35, affirming the eternal nature of God's words — consistent with the perfect, sure law.

Micah 2:7 Related theme

Micah 2:7 asks if God's words do good to the upright — affirming the same beneficial power of the law as in Psalm 19:7.

Hosea 14:9 Parallel

Hosea 14:9 declares the Lord's ways are right and the wise walk in them — mirroring the law that makes the simple wise.

Ezekiel 20:19 Related theme

Ezekiel 20:19 commands walking in God's statutes — the same law described as perfect and life-giving in Psalm 19:7.

In Proverbs 9:4, wisdom invites the simple—parallel to the law making the simple wise here.

In Proverbs 8:5, the simple are called to learn prudence—parallel to the law making the simple wise here.

Proverbs 2:6 Related theme

In Proverbs 2:6, the LORD gives wisdom—same source as the law making the simple wise here.

Job 23:12 Parallel

In Job 23:12, Job treasures God's words more than food — mirroring the psalmist's valuing of the law as reviving the soul.

Deuteronomy 17:18-20 instructs the king to study God's law, reflecting the perfect law that makes wise the simple in Psalm 19:7.

Deuteronomy 6:6-9 commands keeping God's words in heart and teaching them, aligning with the perfect law that transforms the soul in Psalm 19:7.

Deuteronomy 4:8 extols the righteousness of God's law, echoing the perfection of the law in Psalm 19:7.

Romans 12:2 Related theme

In Romans 12:2, transformed minds discern God's perfect will — the law's perfection (here) is the standard for that discernment.

In Deuteronomy 32:4, God's work is perfect — the same adjective applied to the law here. Both affirm God's flawless character.