Psa 19:8 | NETfull | STEP | The Lord ’s precepts are fair and make one joyful. The Lord ’s commands are pure and give insight for life.

Psalms 19:8

8 The Lord’s precepts are fair ^{▼▼ Or “just.” Perhaps the idea is that they impart a knowledge of what is just and right.}
and make one joyful. ^{▼▼ Heb “[they] make happy [the] heart.” Perhaps the point is that they bring a sense of joyful satisfaction to the one who knows and keeps them, for those who obey God’s law are richly rewarded. See v. 11b.}
The Lord’s commands ^{▼▼ Heb “command.” The singular here refers to the law as a whole.} are pure ^{▼▼ Because they reflect God’s character, his commands provide a code of moral and ethical purity.}
and give insight for life. ^{▼▼ Heb [they] enlighten [the] eyes.}