Psalms 19
PSALM 19 The Works and the Word of God. For the choir director. A Psalm of David.
1The heavens are telling of the glory of God;And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands.
2Day to day pours forth speech,And night to night reveals knowledge.
3There is no speech, nor are there words;Their voice is not heard.
4Their line has gone out through all the earth,And their utterances to the end of the world.In them He has placed a tent for the sun,
5Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber;It rejoices as a strong man to run his course.
6Its rising is from one end of the heavens,And its circuit to the other end of them;And there is nothing hidden from its heat.
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.
13Also keep back Your servant from presumptuous sins;Let them not rule over me;Then I will be blameless,And I shall be acquitted of great transgression.
14Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heartBe acceptable in Your sight,O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.