Psalms 19

Psalm 19

God’s Glory in Creation and the Law

1The heavens are telling the glory of God,[#Gen 1.6; Isa 40.22; Rom 1.19, 20]

and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.

2Day to day pours forth speech,[#Ps 74.16]

and night to night declares knowledge.

3There is no speech, nor are there words;

their voice is not heard;

4yet their voice goes out through all the earth[#Rom 10.18; #19.4 Gk Jerome Compare Syr: Heb line]

and their words to the end of the world.

In the heavens he has set a tent for the sun,

5which comes out like a bridegroom from his wedding canopy,[#Eccl 1.5]

and like a strong man runs its course with joy.

6Its rising is from the end of the heavens[#Deut 30.4; Ps 113.3]

and its circuit to the end of them,

and nothing is hid from its heat.

7The law of the Lord is perfect,[#Ps 23.3; 93.5; 111.7; 119.98–100, 142]

reviving the soul;

the decrees of the Lord are sure,

making wise the simple;

8the precepts of the Lord are right,[#Ps 12.6; 119.128, 130]

rejoicing the heart;

the commandment of the Lord is clear,

enlightening the eyes;

9the fear of the Lord is pure,[#Ps 119.42]

enduring forever;

the ordinances of the Lord are true

and righteous altogether.

10More to be desired are they than gold,[#Prov 8.10; 16.24]

even much fine gold;

sweeter also than honey

and drippings of the honeycomb.

11Moreover, by them is your servant warned;[#Ps 17.4; Prov 29.18]

in keeping them there is great reward.

12But who can detect one’s own errors?[#Ps 51.1, 2; 90.8; 139.6]

Clear me from hidden faults.

13Keep back your servant also from the insolent;[#Ps 25.11; 32.2; 119.33; #19.13 Or from proud thoughts]

do not let them have dominion over me.

Then I shall be blameless

and innocent of great transgression.

14Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart[#Ps 18.2; 104.34; Isa 41.14; 43.14]

be acceptable to you,

O Lord , my rock and my redeemer.

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