Psalms
“The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.”
Psalms 19:8
Psalms 19:8 (KJV) speaks to scripture, joy, and meditation on word — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!”
Psalms 119:103“I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.”
Psalms 119:14“But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.”
Psalms 1:2“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”
Colossians 3:16“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.”
Joshua 1:8“And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.”
2 Timothy 3:15
Common questions
What does Psalms 19:8 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 19:8 reads: "The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes." The verse speaks to scripture, joy, and meditation on word. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 19 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 19:8 in the King James Version?
Yes. "The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes." is Psalms 19:8 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 19.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 19:8?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 19:8 include Psalms 119:103, Psalms 119:14, and Psalms 1:2. Reading them alongside Psalms 19:8 deepens the theme of scripture.
How can I pray with Psalms 19:8?
Read Psalms 19:8 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.