19:7 The law of the Lord is perfect

and preserves one’s life. ¹ 

The rules set down by the Lord ²  are reliable ³ 

and impart wisdom to the inexperienced. ⁴ 

19:8 The Lord’s precepts are fair ⁵ 

and make one joyful. ⁶ 

The Lord’s commands ⁷  are pure ⁸ 

and give insight for life. ⁹ 

19:9 The commands to fear the Lord are right ¹⁰ 

and endure forever. ¹¹ 

The judgments given by the Lord are trustworthy

and absolutely just. ¹² 

1:1 In the beginning ¹  God ²  created ³  the heavens and the earth. ⁴