TSK
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge references in NET.
the priest is to examine them, and if the bright spots on the skin of their body are faded white, it is a harmless rash that has broken out on the skin. The person is clean.
Instead he finds pleasure in obeying the LORD’s commands; he meditates on his commands day and night.
I want to do what pleases you, my God. Your law dominates my thoughts.”
Yes, I find delight in your rules; they give me guidance.
I will find delight in your commands, which I love.
If I had not found encouragement in your law, I would have died in my sorrow.
I claim your rules as my permanent possession, for they give me joy.
For this reason I love your commands more than gold, even purest gold.
I long for your deliverance, O LORD; I find delight in your law.
Listen to me, you who know what is right, you people who are aware of my law! Don’t be afraid of the insults of men; don’t be discouraged because of their abuse!
but someone is a Jew who is one inwardly, and circumcision is of the heart by the Spirit and not by the letter. This person’s praise is not from people but from God.
Therefore we do not despair, but even if our physical body is wearing away, our inner person is being renewed day by day.
Do not lie to one another since you have put off the old man with its practices
but the inner person of the heart, the lasting beauty of a gentle and tranquil spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.