Psalms 19

1 To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David. The heavens are sounding the glory of God; the arch of the sky makes clear the work of his hands.

Unto the end. A psalm for David. The heavens shew forth the glory of God, and the firmament declareth the work of his hands.

2 Day after day it sends out its word, and night after night it gives knowledge.

Day to day uttereth speech, and night to night sheweth knowledge.

3 There are no words or language; their voice makes no sound.

There are no speeches nor languages, where their voices are not heard.

4 Their line has gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them has he put a tent for the sun,

Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth: and their words unto the ends of the world.

5 Who is like a newly married man coming from his bride-tent, and is glad like a strong runner starting on his way.

He hath set his tabernacle in the sun: and he, as a bridegroom coming out of his bride chamber, Hath rejoiced as a giant to run the way:

6 His going out is from the end of the heaven, and his circle to the ends of it; there is nothing which is not open to his heat.

His going out is from the end of heaven, And his circuit even to the end thereof: and there is no one that can hide himself from his heat.

7 The law of the Lord is good, giving new life to the soul: the witness of the Lord is certain, giving wisdom to the foolish.

The law of the Lord is unspotted, converting souls: the testimony of the Lord is faithful, giving wisdom to little ones.

8 The orders of the Lord are right, making glad the heart: the rule of the Lord is holy, giving light to the eyes.

The justices of the Lord are right, rejoicing hearts: the commandment of the Lord is lightsome, enlightening the eyes.

9 The fear of the Lord is clean, and has no end; the decisions of the Lord are true and full of righteousness.

The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for ever and ever: the judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves.

10 More to be desired are they than gold, even than much shining gold; sweeter than the dropping honey.

More to be desired than gold and many precious stones: and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.

11 By them is your servant made conscious of danger, and in keeping them there is great reward.

For thy servant keepeth them, and in keeping them there is a great reward.

12 Who has full knowledge of his errors? make me clean from secret evil.

Who can understand sins? from my secret ones cleanse me, O Lord:

13 Keep your servant back from sins of pride; let them not have rule over me: then will I be upright and free from great sin.

And from those of others spare thy servant. If they shall have no dominion over me, then shall I be without spot: and I shall be cleansed from the greatest sin.

14 Let the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart be pleasing in your eyes, O Lord, my strength and my salvation.

And the words of my mouth shall be such as may please: and the meditation of my heart always in thy sight. O Lord, my helper, and my redeemer.