Psalms 19:7
The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
研读注释
Study Note
The second stanza of Psalm 19 (verses 7–11) pivots from the wordless testimony of creation (verses 1–6) to the articulate, saving word of the Torah, described through six synonyms: law, testimony, precepts, commandment, fear, rules. 'The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul' — the Hebrew 'meshipat nefesh' (restoring the soul) uses the same root as Psalm 23:3, suggesting the Torah functions as a guide that revives or redirects one who has strayed. C. S. Lewis called Psalm 19 the greatest poem in the Psalter; modern scholars note its structural wisdom in juxtaposing natural revelation with special revelation, both bearing witness to the same Creator. The verse is cited in Pauline discussions of the law's function (Romans 7:12) and in early Christian discussions of Torah's continuing validity.
其他译本
The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.
The law of Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> perfect, refreshing the soul, The testimonies of Jehovah <FI>are<Fi> stedfast, Making wise the simple,
The law of the Lord is good, giving new life to the soul: the witness of the Lord is certain, giving wisdom to the foolish.
交叉参考
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And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.
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This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, …
Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all …
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As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all …
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.