Psalms 19

God's Glory in Creation and the Law

¹The heavens are telling the glory of God;

and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.

²Day to day pours forth speech,

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,[#19.4 Gk Jerome Compare Syr: Heb]

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,

and like a strong man runs its course with joy.

⁶Its rising is from the end of the heavens,

and its circuit to the end of them;

and nothing is hid from its heat.

⁷The law of the Lord is perfect,

reviving the soul;

the decrees of the Lord are sure,

making wise the simple;

⁸the precepts of the Lord are right,

rejoicing the heart;

the commandment of the Lord is clear,

enlightening the eyes;

⁹the fear of the Lord is pure,

enduring forever;

the ordinances of the Lord are true

and righteous altogether.

¹⁰More to be desired are they than gold,

even much fine gold;

sweeter also than honey,

and drippings of the honeycomb.

¹¹Moreover by them is your servant warned;

in keeping them there is great reward.

¹²But who can detect their errors?

Clear me from hidden faults.

¹³Keep back your servant also from the insolent;[#19.13 Or]

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

be acceptable to you,

O Lord , my rock and my redeemer.