Psalms 19:7

“The law of the Lord [is] perfect, etc.] By which is meant, not the law of Moses, or the ten commandments, but the “doctrine” of the Lord; as the word hrwt, “torah”, signifies, even the whole word of God, as in (<230820>Isaiah 8:20). All the Scriptures of truth, which are profitable for doctrine; for setting doctrine in a clear light, and for the vindication and establishment of it, and are the rule of doctrine both to preachers and hearers; and which are “perfect”, contain the whole mind and will of God, both with respect to faith and practice; whereby the man of God is made perfect, and thoroughly furnished to all good works, (<550316>2 Timothy 3:16,17); and especially the Gospel part of…”

“The law is described by six names, epithets, and effects. It is a rule, God's testimony for the truth, His special and general prescription of duty, fear (as its cause) and judicial decision. It is distinct and certain, reliable, right, pure, holy, and true. Hence it revives those depressed by doubts, makes wise the unskilled (Ti2 3:15), rejoices the lover of truth, strengthens the desponding (Psa 13:4; Psa 34:6), provides permanent principles of conduct, and by God's grace brings a rich reward.”

“The law of the Lord - Margin, doctrine. The word used here - תורה tôrâh - is that which is commonly employed in the Old Testament with reference to the law of God, and is usually rendered “law.” The word properly means “instruction,” “precept,” from a verb signifying “to teach.” It is then used with reference to instruction or teaching in regard to conduct, and is thus applied to all that God has communicated to guide mankind. It does not here, nor does it commonly, refer exclusively to the commands of God, but it includes all that God has revealed to teach and guide us. It refers here to revealed truth as contradistinguished from the truth made known by the works of creation. Compare the…”

“The law - The doctrine delivered to his church, whether by Moses, or by other prophets. Having discoursed hitherto of the glory of God shining forth in, the visible heavens, he now proceeds to another demonstration of God's glory, which he compares with and prefers before the former. Perfect - Completely discovering both the nature and will of God, and the whole duty of man, what he is to believe and practice, and whatsoever is necessary to his present and eternal happiness. Whereas the creation, although it did declare so much of God, as left all men without excuse, yet did not fully manifest the will of God, nor bring men to eternal salvation. Converting - From sin to God, from whom all…”

“19:7-11 God’s instructions to humans reveal his character and wisdom. God’s instruction is precious and pleasant (119:103). It nourishes the person (Prov 16:24; 24:14) and is of more value than objects of human worth (Ps 81:13-16).”

“law: or, doctrine, Psa 78:1-7, Psa 119:72, Psa 119:96-100, Psa 119:105, Psa 119:127, Psa 119:128, Psa 147:19, Psa 147:20; Deu 6:6-9, Deu 17:18-20; Jos 1:8; Job 23:12; Rom 3:2, Rom 15:4 perfect: Psa 18:30, Psa 111:7; Deu 32:4; Rom 12:2; Jam 1:17 converting: or, restoring, Psa 23:3, Psa 119:9; Jam 1:21-25 testimony: Psa 93:5, Psa 119:14, Psa 119:24, Psa 119:111, Psa 119:152; Isa 8:16, Isa 8:20; Joh 3:32, Joh 3:33, Joh 5:39; Act 10:43; Ti2 1:8; Jo1 5:9-12; Rev 19:10 sure: Psa 111:7; Sa2 23:5; Ti2 2:19; Heb 6:18, Heb 6:19 making: Psa 119:130; Pro 1:4, Pro 1:22, Pro 1:23; Col 3:16; Ti2 3:15-17 Next: Psalms Chapter 20”

“(Heb.: 19:8-10) No sign is made use of to mark the transition from the one part to the other, but it is indicated by the introduction of the divine name יהוה instead of אל. The word of nature declares אל (God) to us, the word of Scripture יהוה (Jahve); the former God's power and glory, the latter also His counsel and will. Now follow twelve encomiums of the Law, of which every two are related as antecedent and consequent, rising and falling according to the caesural schema, after the manner of waves. One can discern how now the heart of the poet begins to beat with redoubled joy as he comes to speak of God's word, the revelation of His will. תּורה does not in itself mean the law, but a…”