Psalms 19

1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.

For the end, a Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims the work of his hands.

2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.

Day to day utters speech, and night to night proclaims knowledge.

3 Without speech or language, without a sound to be heard,

There are no speeches or words, in which their voices are not heard.

4 their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens He has pitched a tent for the sun.

Their voice is gone out into all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world.

5 Like a bridegroom emerging from his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course,

In the sun he has set his tabernacle; and he comes forth as a bridegroom out of his chamber: he will exult as a giant to run his course.

6 it rises at one end of the heavens and runs its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth.

His going forth is from the extremity of heaven, and his circuit to the [other] end of heaven: and no one shall be hidden from his heat.

7 The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.

The law of the Lord is perfect, converting souls: the testimony of the Lord is faithful, instructing babes.

8 The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

The ordinances of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is bright, enlightening the eyes.

9 The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.

The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring for ever and ever: the judgements of the Lord are true, [and] justified altogether.

10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.

To be desired more than gold, and much precious stone: sweeter also than honey and the honey-comb.

11 By them indeed Your servant is warned; in keeping them is great reward.

For your servant keeps to them: in the keeping of them [there is] great reward.

12 Who can discern his own errors? Cleanse me from my hidden faults.

Who will understand [his] transgressions? purge you me from my secret [sins].

13 Keep Your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless and cleansed of great transgression.

And spare your servant [the attack] of strangers: if they do not gain the dominion over me, then shall I be blameless, and I shall be clear from great sin.

14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

So shall the sayings of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be pleasing continually before you, O Lord my helper, and my redeemer.