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Psalm 19

The Heavens Declare the Glory of God

verse 1For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.

The heavens declare the glory of God;

the skies proclaim the work of His hands.

verse 2Day after day they pour forth speech;

night after night they reveal knowledge.

verse 3Without speech or language,

without a sound to be heard,a

verse 4their voiceb has gone out into all the earth,

their words to the ends of the world.c

In the heavens He has pitched

a tent for the sun.

verse 5Like a bridegroom emerging from his chamber,

like a champion rejoicing to run his course,

verse 6it rises at one end of the heavens

and runs its circuit to the other;

nothing is deprived of its warmth.

verse 7The Law of the LORD is perfect,

reviving the soul;

the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy,

making wise the simple.

verse 8The precepts of the LORD are right,

bringing joy to the heart;

the commandments of the LORD are radiant,

giving light to the eyes.

verse 9The fear of the LORD is pure,

enduring forever;

the judgments of the LORD are true,

being altogether righteous.

verse 10They are more precious than gold,

than much pure gold;

they are sweeter than honey,

than honey from the comb.

verse 11By them indeed Your servant is warned;

in keeping them is great reward.

verse 12Who can discern his own errors?

Cleanse me from my hidden faults.

verse 13Keep Your servant also from willful sins;

may they not rule over me.

Then I will be blameless

and cleansed of great transgression.

verse 14May the words of my mouth

and the meditation of my heart

be pleasing in Your sight,

O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

Translation notes

  1. a 3 Or There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard
  2. b 4 LXX, Syriac, and Vulgate; Hebrew their measuring line
  3. c 4 Cited in Romans 10:18

Berean Standard Bible (BSB) Source: Berean.Bible