Salmos 19

Salmos 19:7-14

Psalm 19:7 The LAW of the LORD is PERFECT, RESTORING the soul; The TESTIMONY of the LORD is SURE, MAKING WISE the simple. 8 The PRECEPTS of the LORD are RIGHT, REJOICING the heart; The COMMANDMENT of the LORD is PURE, ENLIGHTENING the eyes. 9 The FEAR of the LORD is CLEAN, enduring forever; The JUDGMENTS of the LORD are TRUE; they are RIGHTEOUS altogether. 10 They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb. 11 Moreover, by them Your servant is WARNED; In keeping them there is great REWARD. 12 Who can discern his errors? Acquit me of hidden faults. 13 Also keep back Your servant from presumptuous sins; Let them not rule over me; Then I will be blameless, And I shall be acquitted of great transgression. 14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:7 THE LAW OF THE LORD IS PERFECT, RESTORING THE SOUL; THE TESTIMONY OF THE LORD IS SURE, MAKING WISE THE SIMPLE: law: Ps 78:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 119:72,96, 97, 98, 99, 100,105,127,128 147:19,20 Dt 6:6, 7, 8, 9 17:18, 19, 17:20 Jos 1:8 Job 23:12 Ro 3:2 15:4) perfect: Ps 18:30 111:7 Dt 32:4 Ro 12:2 Jas 1:17 Converting = KJV or restoring, Ps 23:3 119:9 Jas 1:21, 22, 23, 24, 25 testimony: Ps 93:5 119:14,24,111,152 Isa 8:16, 8:20 Jn 3:32,33 5:39 Acts 10:43 2Ti 1:8 1Jn 5:9, 10, 11, 12 Rev 19:10 sure: Ps 111:7 2Sa 23:5 2Ti 2:19 Heb 6:18,19 making: Ps 119:130 Pr 1:4,22,23 Col 3:16 2Ti 3:15, 16, 17) John Phillip's Outline of Psalm 19 (from Exploring Psalms Volume One) I. God's Revelation of Himself in the Sky (Ps 19:1-6) A. An Unmistakable Witness (Ps 19:1) B. An Untiring Witness (Ps 19:2) C. An Understandable Witness (Ps 19:3-6) II. God's Revelation of Himself in the Scriptures (Ps 19:7-14) A. God's Word Is Precious (Ps 19:7-10) 1. It Challenges Us (Ps 19:7) 2. It Cheers Us (Ps 19:8) 3. It Changes Us (Ps 19:9-10) B. God's Word Is Powerful (Ps 19:11-14) It has the power to: 1. Convict Us (Ps 19:11) 2. Cleanse Us (Ps 19:12) 3. Correct Us (Ps 19:13-14) a. It will Keep Me from Folly (Ps 19:13) b. It Will Keep Me in Fellowship (Ps 19:14) Greek Septuagint (LXX): NOTE: The NT passages are NOT cross references but passages what use the preceding Greek word Ho nomos tou kuriou amomos {lit. absence of defects in sacrificial animals = unblemished; Christ in Heb 9.14 without fault} epistrephin {present tense [continually]: turn to God in conduct. The prefix epi = motion toward: fig. = moral change = repent Mk4.12; change of mind & return to Lk 17.4} psuchas e marturia {concrete & objective information = facts presented in court by one who speaks w authority because he has seen Jn5:34} kuriou piste {trustworthy, dependable, reliable Rev 19:11} sophizousa {Sophizo: present tense [continually]: make someone wise, instruct, give wisdom 2Ti 3.15} nepia (not yet speaking, a very young child infant 1Co13.11; pl. as used here = babes, infants Mt 21.16; of immature adults = childish, inexperienced people Ep 4.14). Brenton's Translation of the Septuagint: The law of the Lord is perfect, converting souls: the testimony of the Lord is faithful, instructing babes. William Law writes that… From the witness of God's WORKS there is an easy transit to the witness of His WORD. Both spring from the same Source; both spread abroad the same truth—God's Glory. Six distinct titles here designate the Word. Each bears a separate character, and each describes a separate effect. How worthy is this glorious Word of constant study! Let it be read on bended knee until all its efficacy molds our hearts. None are so wise and happy as the Bible-taught. This study is the richest feast. It regales the soul far more than sweetest dainties can please the palate. It gives wise warning for our every hour. Obedience is wise blessedness. (Psalm 19 - Exposition) C. S. Lewis wrote… I take this [Psalm 19] to be the greatest poem in The Psalms and one of the greatest lyrics in the world. J M