The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul:
the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart:
the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever:
the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold:
sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
Moreover by them is thy servant warned:
and in keeping of them there is great reward.
The law of the LORD is perfect,
converting the soul (Psalm 19:7)
your law, your word, is perfect
fully what you intend it to be
flawless in its nature and quality
true in its essence and totality
correct in its statements
right in its judgement
pure in its motivation
your testimony is sure,
and it affects us when we read it
it touches us when we hear it
it changes us when we meditate on it,
chewing and swallowing and digesting.
it nourishes us
and inevitably it changes us
our souls are converted
we are altered at your altar
what do we need?
we don’t even know
but there is a longing for you
a desire to move with you
to resonate with the tones you’ve produced
to partner with you in the dance
to be with you, in you
to be a part of you
a yearning, an aching sometimes
more to be desired than gold
more to be enjoyed than rubies
sweeter than honey
better than raspberries with ice cream
how good you are!
and I want to love you more
how good is your word,
and I want to love it more!
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