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.

[For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.] The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork.

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

Day after day they pour forth speech, and night after night they display knowledge.

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

There is no speech nor language, where their voice is 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 voice has gone out to all the earth, their words to the farthest part of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun,

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

which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, like a strong man rejoicing to run his course.

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 forth is from the end of the heavens, his circuit to its ends; There is nothing hidden from its 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 LORD's Law is perfect, restoring the soul. The LORD's testimony is sure, making wise the simple.

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 LORD's precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. The LORD's commandment is pure, 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 clean, enduring forever. The LORD's ordinances are true, and righteous altogether.

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

More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb.

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

Moreover by them is your servant warned. In keeping them there is great reward.

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

Who can discern his errors? Forgive me from hidden errors.

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.

Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins. Let them not have dominion over me. Then I will be upright. I will be blameless and innocent of great transgression.

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.

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight always, LORD, my rock and my redeemer.