8The law of the Lord is unspotted, converting souls: the testimony of the Lord is faithful, giving wisdom to little ones.
9The justices of the Lord are right, rejoicing hearts: the commandment of the Lord is lightsome, enlightening the eyes.
10The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for ever and ever: the judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves.
11More to be desired than gold and many precious stones: and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.
12For thy servant keepeth them, and in keeping them there is a great reward.
13Who can understand sins? from my secret ones cleanse me, O Lord:
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Psalm 18:8–13 — The New International Version (NIV)
7The law of the Lord is perfect,
refreshing the soul.
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
8The precepts of the Lord are right,
giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.
9The fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever.
The decrees of the Lord are firm,
and all of them are righteous.
10They are more precious than gold,
than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
than honey from the honeycomb.
11By them your servant is warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
12But who can discern their own errors?
Forgive my hidden faults.
Psalm 18:8–13 — English Standard Version (ESV)
7The law of the Lord is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the testimony of the Lord is sure,
making wise the simple;
8the precepts of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is pure,
enlightening the eyes;
9the fear of the Lord is clean,
enduring forever;
the rules of the Lord are true,
and righteous altogether.
10More to be desired are they than gold,
even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey
and drippings of the honeycomb.
11Moreover, by them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
12Who can discern his errors?
Declare me innocent from hidden faults.
Psalm 18:8–13 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
7The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul:
The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
8The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart:
The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever:
The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold:
Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
11Moreover by them is thy servant warned:
And in keeping of them there is great reward.
12Who can understand his errors?
Cleanse thou me from secret faults.
Psalm 18:8–13 — New Living Translation (NLT)
7The instructions of the Lord are perfect,
reviving the soul.
The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
8The commandments of the Lord are right,
bringing joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are clear,
giving insight for living.
9Reverence for the Lord is pure,
lasting forever.
The laws of the Lord are true;
each one is fair.
10They are more desirable than gold,
even the finest gold.
They are sweeter than honey,
even honey dripping from the comb.
11They are a warning to your servant,
a great reward for those who obey them.
12How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart?
Cleanse me from these hidden faults.
Psalm 18:8–13 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
7The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul;
The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;
8The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;
The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;
9The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;
The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
10More to be desired are they than gold,
Yea, than much fine gold;
Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
11Moreover by them Your servant is warned,
And in keeping them there is great reward.
12Who can understand his errors?
Cleanse me from secret faults.
Psalm 18:8–13 — New Century Version (NCV)
7The teachings of the Lord are perfect;
they give new strength.
The rules of the Lord can be trusted;
they make plain people wise.
8The orders of the Lord are right;
they make people happy.
The commands of the Lord are pure;
they light up the way.
9Respect for the Lord is good;
it will last forever.
The judgments of the Lord are true;
they are completely right.
10They are worth more than gold,
even the purest gold.
They are sweeter than honey,
even the finest honey.
11By them your servant is warned.
Keeping them brings great reward.
12People cannot see their own mistakes.
Forgive me for my secret sins.
Psalm 18:8–13 — American Standard Version (ASV)
7The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul:
The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.
8The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart:
The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9The fear of Jehovah is clean, enduring for ever:
The ordinances of Jehovah are true, and righteous altogether.
10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold;
Sweeter also than honey and the droppings of the honeycomb.
11Moreover by them is thy servant warned:
In keeping them there is great reward.
12Who can discern his errors?
Clear thou me from hidden faults.
Psalm 18:8–13 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
7The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple; 8The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes; 9The fear of Jehovah is clean, enduring for ever; the judgments of Jehovah are truth, they are righteous altogether: 10They are more precious than gold, yea, than much fine gold; and sweeter than honey and the dropping of the honeycomb. 11Moreover, by them is thy servant enlightened; in keeping them there is great reward. 12Who understandeth his errors? Purify me from secret faults.
Psalm 18:8–13 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
7The teachings of the Lord are perfect.
They renew the soul.
The testimony of the Lord is dependable.
It makes gullible people wise.
8The instructions of the Lord are correct.
They make the heart rejoice.
The command of the Lord is radiant.
It makes the eyes shine.
9The fear of the Lord is pure.
It endures forever.
The decisions of the Lord are true.
They are completely fair.
10They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold.
They are sweeter than honey, even the drippings from a honeycomb.
11As your servant I am warned by them.
There is a great reward in following them.
12Who can notice every mistake?
Forgive my hidden faults.
Psalm 18:8–13 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
7The instruction of the Lord is perfect,
renewing one’s life;
the testimony of the Lord is trustworthy,
making the inexperienced wise.
8The precepts of the Lord are right,
making the heart glad;
the command of the Lord is radiant,
making the eyes light up.
9The fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever;
the ordinances of the Lord are reliable
and altogether righteous.
10They are more desirable than gold—
than an abundance of pure gold;
and sweeter than honey,
which comes from the honeycomb.
11In addition, Your servant is warned by them;
there is great reward in keeping them.
12Who perceives his unintentional sins?
Cleanse me from my hidden faults.
Psalm 18:8–13 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
7The law of the Lord is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the decrees of the Lord are sure,
making wise the simple;
8the precepts of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is clear,
enlightening the eyes;
9the fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever;
the ordinances of the Lord are true
and righteous altogether.
10More to be desired are they than gold,
even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey,
and drippings of the honeycomb.
11Moreover by them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
12But who can detect their errors?
Clear me from hidden faults.
Psalm 18:8–13 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
7The law of Yahweh is perfect, reviving life.
The testimony of Yahweh is firm, making wise the simple.
8The precepts of Yahweh are right, making the heart rejoice.
The command of Yahweh is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9The fear of Yahweh is pure, enduring forever.
The ordinances of Yahweh are true; they are righteous altogether,
10more desirable than gold, even much fine gold;
and sweeter than honey, even honey in the comb.
11Moreover, your servant is warned by them;
in keeping them is great reward.
12Who can perceive his errors?
Acquit me from hidden faults.
Psalm 18:8–13 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
7The law of the Lord is perfect.
It gives us new strength.
The laws of the Lord can be trusted.
They make childish people wise.
8The rules of the Lord are right.
They give joy to our hearts.
The commands of the Lord shine brightly.
They give light to our minds.
9The law that brings respect for the Lord is pure.
It lasts forever.
The directions the Lord gives are true.
All of them are completely right.
10They are more priceless than gold.
They have greater value than huge amounts of pure gold.
They are sweeter than honey
that is taken from the honeycomb.
11I am warned by them.
When I obey them, I am greatly rewarded.
12Can I know my mistakes?
Forgive my hidden faults.
Psalm 18:8–13 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)
7The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul;
The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
8The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;
The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;
The judgments of the Lord are true; they are righteous altogether.
10They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold;
Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.
11Moreover, by them Your servant is warned;
In keeping them there is great reward.
12Who can discern his errors? Acquit me of hidden faults.
