19:7 The revealed Word of God has the same dominant influence over humankind as the sun does over nature. Whereas the sun restores natural life, the Law restores the life of the human soul. The sun dispels physical darkness, but the Word of God removes the darkness of ignorance from our understanding. It is flawless and reliable.
19:8 Furthermore it brings joy and wisdom to people because it is correct and enlightening. The terms "testimony"(v. 7; "statutes, NIV), "precepts,""commandment"("commands,"NIV), and "judgments"(v. 9; "ordinances,"NIV) all refer to various parts of the Law.
19:9 The special revelation of God in Scripture is also free from any mixture of truth and error; it is consistent with reality. Consequently it is enduring and completely righteous. The word "fear"refers to the whole Law. Knowledge of God's Law puts the fear (reverential trust) of God in people's hearts (cf. Deut. 4:10 AV).
19:10-11 David regarded the words of God as more valuable than gold, the most expensive substance in his day, and more pleasing and satisfying than honey, the sweetest substance. God's words warned him of error and danger, and they brought him rewards of many kinds as he followed them.
