A rule or instruction given by God to guide how people should live.
Key References
All the LORD’s ways are loving and faithful to those who keep His covenant and His decrees.
But they tested and disobeyed God Most High, for they did not keep His decrees.
He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud; they kept His decrees and the statutes He gave them.
I considered my ways and turned my steps to Your testimonies.
All Scripture References (29)
Deuteronomy (3)
These are the testimonies, statutes, and ordinances that Moses proclaimed to them after they had come out of Egypt,
You are to diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God and the testimonies and statutes He has given you.
In the future, when your son asks, “What is the meaning of the decrees and statutes and ordinances that the LORD our God has commanded you?”
Psalms (26)
All the LORD’s ways are loving and faithful to those who keep His covenant and His decrees.
But they tested and disobeyed God Most High, for they did not keep His decrees.
Your testimonies are fully confirmed; holiness adorns Your house, O LORD, for all the days to come.
He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud; they kept His decrees and the statutes He gave them.
Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart.
I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies as much as in all riches.
Remove my scorn and contempt, for I have kept Your testimonies.
Your testimonies are indeed my delight; they are my counselors.
I cling to Your testimonies, O LORD; let me not be put to shame.
Turn my heart to Your testimonies and not to covetous gain.
I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, and I will not be ashamed.
I considered my ways and turned my steps to Your testimonies.
May those who fear You turn to me, those who know Your testimonies.
The wicked wait to destroy me, but I will ponder Your testimonies.
I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation.
Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
All the wicked on earth You discard like dross; therefore I love Your testimonies.
I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies.
Wonderful are Your testimonies; therefore I obey them.
The testimonies You have laid down are righteous and altogether faithful.
Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.
I call to You; save me, that I may keep Your testimonies.
Long ago I learned from Your testimonies that You have established them forever.
Though my persecutors and foes are many, I have not turned from Your testimonies.
I obey Your testimonies and love them greatly.
I obey Your precepts and Your testimonies, for all my ways are before You.