Psalms 19

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

5 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.

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

6 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13 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.

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

14 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.

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