Psalms 19

Yahweh’s Creation and Law

¹The heavens are telling the glory of God,

and the firmament proclaims the work of his hands.

²Every day they pour forth speech,[#Literally “day to day”]

and every night they tell knowledge.

³There is no speech and there are no words;

their sound is inaudible.

⁴Yet in all the world their line goes out,[#LXX “line”]

and their words to the end of the world.

In them he has pitched a tent for the sun,

⁵and it is like a bridegroom

who comes out of his bridal chamber.

It is glad like a strong man

to run its course.

⁶Its rising is from one end of the heavens[#Hebrew “the”]

and its circuit to the other end of them;

and nothing is hidden from its heat.

⁷The law of Yahweh is perfect, reviving life.[#Or “soul”]

The testimony of Yahweh is firm, making wise the simple.

⁸The precepts of Yahweh are right, making the heart rejoice.

The command of Yahweh is pure, enlightening the eyes.

⁹The fear of Yahweh is pure, enduring forever.

The ordinances of Yahweh are true; they are righteous altogether,

¹⁰more desirable than gold, even much fine gold;

and sweeter than honey, even honey in the comb.

¹¹Moreover, your servant is warned by them;[#Or “illumined”]

in keeping them is great reward.

¹²Who can perceive his errors?

Acquit me from hidden faults.

¹³Also, keep back your servant from arrogant sins;[#Usage elsewhere might suggest “arrogant people”]

let them not rule over me.

Then I shall be blameless,

and I shall be innocent of great transgression.

¹⁴Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart

be acceptable in your presence,

O Yahweh, my rock and my redeemer.