Psalm 19:9
New International Version
The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the LORD are firm, and all of them are righteous.

New Living Translation
Reverence for the LORD is pure, lasting forever. The laws of the LORD are true; each one is fair.

English Standard Version
the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether.

Berean Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.

King James Bible
The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.

New King James Version
The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.

New American Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether.

NASB 1995
The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether.

NASB 1977
The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether.

Legacy Standard Bible
The fear of Yahweh is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of Yahweh are true; they are righteous altogether.

Amplified Bible
The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true, they are righteous altogether.

Christian Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the LORD are reliable and altogether righteous.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the LORD are reliable and altogether righteous.

American Standard Version
The fear of Jehovah is clean, enduring for ever: The ordinances of Jehovah are true, and righteous altogether.

Contemporary English Version
Worshiping the LORD is sacred; he will always be worshiped. All his decisions are correct and fair.

English Revised Version
The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The fear of the LORD is pure. It endures forever. The decisions of the LORD are true. They are completely fair.

Good News Translation
Reverence for the LORD is good; it will continue forever. The judgments of the LORD are just; they are always fair.

International Standard Version
The fear of the LORD is clean, standing forever. The judgments of the LORD are true; they are altogether righteous.

Majority Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.

NET Bible
The commands to fear the LORD are right and endure forever. The judgments given by the LORD are trustworthy and absolutely just.

New Heart English Bible
The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever. The LORD's ordinances are true, and righteous altogether.

Webster's Bible Translation
The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.

World English Bible
The fear of Yahweh is clean, enduring forever. Yahweh’s ordinances are true, and righteous altogether.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The fear of YHWH [is] clean, standing for all time, "" The judgments of YHWH [are] true, "" They have been righteous—together.

Young's Literal Translation
The fear of Jehovah is clean, standing to the age, The judgments of Jehovah are true, They have been righteous -- together.

Smith's Literal Translation
The fear of Jehovah being pure, standing forever: the judgments of Jehovah, truth, they were altogether just.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for ever and ever: the judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for all generations. The judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves:

New American Bible
The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The statutes of the LORD are true, all of them just;

New Revised Standard Version
the fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The reverence of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever; the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The awe of LORD JEHOVAH is pure and stands to eternity; the judgments of LORD JEHOVAH are in truth and are just in everything.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever; The ordinances of the LORD are true, they are righteous altogether;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring for ever and ever: the judgments of the Lord are true, and justified altogether.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Heavens Declare the Glory of God
8The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. 9The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. 10They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.…

Cross References
Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Ecclesiastes 12:13
When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.

Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!

Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Job 28:28
And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

Isaiah 11:3
And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear,

Isaiah 33:6
He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.

Deuteronomy 6:2
so that you and your children and grandchildren may fear the LORD your God all the days of your lives by keeping all His statutes and commandments that I give you, and so that your days may be prolonged.

2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Hebrews 12:28-29
Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. / “For our God is a consuming fire.”

Romans 3:18
“There is no fear of God before their eyes.”

1 Peter 1:17
Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.

Revelation 14:7
And he said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. Worship the One who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and the springs of waters.”

Acts 9:31
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.

2 Corinthians 5:11
Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well.


Treasury of Scripture

The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.

The fear

Psalm 34:11-14
Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD…

Psalm 36:1
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David the servant of the LORD. The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.

Psalm 115:13
He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great.

enduring

Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.

Psalm 112:1-6
Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments…

judgments

Psalm 10:5
His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffeth at them.

Psalm 36:6
Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast.

Psalm 72:1,2
A Psalm for Solomon. Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son…

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The fear of the LORD
This phrase, "the fear of the LORD," is rooted in the Hebrew word "yirah," which encompasses reverence, awe, and respect. In a conservative Christian perspective, this fear is not about being afraid but about recognizing God's majesty and holiness. It is a foundational aspect of wisdom and understanding, as seen in Proverbs 9:10, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom." This reverence leads believers to live in a way that honors God, acknowledging His authority and sovereignty over all creation.

is pure
The word "pure" in Hebrew is "tahor," which signifies something that is clean, unblemished, and without corruption. In the context of "the fear of the LORD," it suggests that this reverence is sincere and untainted by ulterior motives. It is a genuine acknowledgment of God's holiness and a commitment to live according to His will. This purity is essential for a relationship with God, as it reflects a heart that seeks to be aligned with His righteousness.

enduring forever
The phrase "enduring forever" highlights the eternal nature of the fear of the LORD. The Hebrew word "amad" conveys the idea of standing firm or remaining steadfast. This enduring quality suggests that reverence for God is not a fleeting emotion but a perpetual state of being that transcends time. It is a timeless truth that remains relevant across generations, emphasizing the unchanging nature of God's character and the perpetual call for His people to honor Him.

the judgments of the LORD
"Judgments" in Hebrew is "mishpatim," referring to God's decrees, laws, and decisions. These judgments are expressions of His divine will and justice. In a conservative Christian view, they are seen as perfect and authoritative, providing guidance and instruction for righteous living. The judgments of the LORD are not arbitrary but are rooted in His holy and just nature, offering a standard by which believers are to measure their lives.

are true
The word "true" in Hebrew is "emet," which conveys faithfulness, reliability, and truthfulness. God's judgments are not only accurate but are also trustworthy and dependable. They reflect His unwavering commitment to truth and justice. In a world where truth can often be subjective, the truth of God's judgments provides a solid foundation for faith and practice, assuring believers of His consistent and righteous character.

being altogether righteous
The phrase "altogether righteous" underscores the comprehensive and complete nature of God's judgments. The Hebrew word "tsadeq" means just, right, and morally sound. This righteousness is not partial or selective but encompasses all aspects of God's decrees. It affirms that everything God commands and decides is inherently good and just. For believers, this serves as a reminder of the moral perfection of God's law and the call to live in accordance with His righteous standards.

(9) The fear of the Lord.--Here plainly not a moral quality of the individual, but, as in Proverbs 15:33 (comp. Deuteronomy 17:19), religion, the service demanded by the Law, which, being "pure and undented," endures, while the false systems of idolatrous nations perish. Based on the eternal principle of right, the judgments of God, it is eternal as they are.

Verse 9. - The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever. Hengstenberg explains "the fear of the Lord" in this place as "the instruction afforded by God for fearing him." And certainly, unless we adopt some such explanation, we shall find it difficult to account for the intrusion of the clause into its present position. The Law, the testimony, the statutes (or precepts), the commandment (vers. 7, 8), and the judgments (ver. 9), are external to man, objective; the fear of the Lord. as commonly understood, is internal, subjective, a "settled habit of his soul." It is not a thing of the same kind with the other five nominatives, and appears out of place among them. Hence it seems best, with Professor Alexander, to adopt Hengstenberg's explanation. The Law, viewed as teaching the fear of God, is undoubtedly "clean " - i.e. pure, perfect - and "endures for ever," or is of perpetual obligation. The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. In "judgments" we have another of the recognized synonyms for the entire Law (Psalm 119:7, 13, 43, 52, 62), which is from first to last "exceeding righteous and true" (Psalm 119:138, Prayer-book Version).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The fear
יִרְאַ֤ת (yir·’aṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3374: Fear, reverence

of the LORD
יְהוָ֨ה ׀ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

is pure,
טְהוֹרָה֮ (ṭə·hō·w·rāh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 2889: Clean, pure

enduring forever;
עוֹמֶ֪דֶת (‘ō·w·me·ḏeṯ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

the judgments
מִֽשְׁפְּטֵי־ (miš·pə·ṭê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style

of the LORD
יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

are true,
אֱמֶ֑ת (’ĕ·meṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 571: Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness

being altogether
יַחְדָּֽו׃ (yaḥ·dāw)
Adverb
Strong's 3162: A unit, unitedly

righteous.
צָֽדְק֥וּ (ṣā·ḏə·qū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 6663: To be just or righteous


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