Psalms 19:7

The law of the Lord Instruction, teaching, doctrine, are the ideas connected with the word torah, rendered law. See on Psalms 1:2. Like Jehovah's work (Deuteronomy 32:4), and His way (Psalms 18:30), it is perfect, complete, flawless; without defect or error; a guide which can neither mislead nor fail. Observe that the name Jehovah now takes the place of God(Psalms 19:1); for we have entered the sphere of the special revelation to Israel.

converting the soul Rather, as R.V., restoring the soul; refreshing and invigorating man's true self (cp. Psalms 23:3); like food to the hungry (Lamentations 1:11; Lamentations 1:19); like comfort to the sorrowful and afflicted (Lamentations 1:16; Ruth 4:15).

the testimony The -law," regarded as bearing witness to Jehovah's will, and man's duty (Exodus 25:16; Exodus 25:21). It is sure, not variable or uncertain. Cp. Psalms 93:5; Psalms 111:7.

the simple A character often mentioned in Proverbs (Proverbs 1:4, &c.): the man whose mind is opento the entrance of good or evil. He has not closed his heart against instruction, but he has no fixed principle to repel temptation. He needs to be made wise. Cp. Psalms 119:130; 2 Timothy 3:15.