But we know that the law is good, provided one uses it legitimately.

我们知道律法原是好的，只要人用得合宜；

我们知道，只要人善用律法，律法是好的；

我们知道，只要人善用律法，律法是好的；

我们知道，只要用得合宜，律法本是好的。

我们知道律法是好的，只要应用得恰当。

我们知道，律法是好的，只要人按着规矩去用它。

我們知道律法原是好的，只要人用得合宜；

我們知道，只要人善用律法，律法是好的；

我們知道，只要人善用律法，律法是好的；

我們知道，只要用得合宜，律法本是好的。

我們知道律法是好的，只要應用得恰當。

我們知道律法原是好的，如果人按着規律用它；

我們知道，律法是好的，只要人按著規矩去用它。

我知律善惟人善用之、

我知律法本善、惟人善用、

我儕知律法本善、惟人當善用之、

夫律法豈不善哉、亦在用之合法耳、

We know that the law is good if one uses it properly.

We know that the law is good if it is used properly.

Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully,

We know that the law is good when used correctly.

But we know that the Law is good, if one uses it lawfully,

But we know that the law is good if one uses it lawfully,

But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully,

But we know that the law is good, provided one uses it legitimately.

But we know that the law[ is] good, if a man use it lawfully;

But we know that the law is good if someone uses it legitimately,

But we know that the law is good, if a person uses it lawfully,

So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy and just and good.Therefore, did what is good become death to me? Absolutely not! But sin, in order to be recognized as sin, was producing death in me through what is good, so that through the commandment, sin might become sinful beyond measure.

Now if I do what I do not want to do, I agree with the law that it is good.

The instruction of the LORD is perfect, renewing one’s life; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making the inexperienced wise.The precepts of the LORD are right, making the heart glad; the command of the LORD is radiant, making the eyes light up.The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the LORD are reliable and altogether righteous.They are more desirable than gold— than an abundance of pure gold; and sweeter than honey dripping from a honeycomb.

Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your command is without limit.How I love your instruction! It is my meditation all day long.Your command makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is always with me.I have more insight than all my teachers because your decrees are my meditation.I understand more than the elders because I obey your precepts.I have kept my feet from every evil path to follow your word.I have not turned from your judgments, for you yourself have instructed me.How sweet your word is to my taste— sweeter than honey in my mouth.I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every false way.Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.

Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

Is the law therefore contrary to God’s promises? Absolutely not! For if the law had been granted with the ability to give life, then righteousness would certainly be on the basis of the law.

You came down on Mount Sinai, and spoke to them from heaven. You gave them impartial ordinances, reliable instructions, and good statutes and commands.

Carefully follow them, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the eyes of the peoples. When they hear about all these statutes, they will say,‘ This great nation is indeed a wise and understanding people.’For what great nation is there that has a god near to it as the LORD our God is to us whenever we call to him?And what great nation has righteous statutes and ordinances like this entire law I set before you today?

For I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh. For the desire to do what is good is with me, but there is no ability to do it.

For in my inner self I delight in God’s law,

Since I love your commands more than gold, even the purest gold,I carefully follow all your precepts and hate every false way.