Psalms 19

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

For the music director. A psalm of David. The heavens declare God's glory; the skies above announce what he has made.

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

Each day speaks constantly about God's glory to the next day; each night shares knowledge of God with the next night.

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

They speak without speech or words; their voice is not audible;

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

Yet what they say is heard all over the earth; their message goes to the whole world. God has made a home in the heavens for the sun.

5 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:

It's like a bridegroom coming out of his room, like a fit athlete happy to run a race.

6 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.

It rises on one side of the heavens and travels across to the other. Nothing is hidden from its heat.

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

The Lord's law is beneficial, renewing spiritual life. The Lord's teaching is trustworthy, making inexperienced people wise.

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

The Lord's instructions are right, making people glad. The Lord's commandments are sincere, helping people see what is good.

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

Reverence for the Lord is right, and lasts forever. The Lord's judgments are both true and fair.

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

They are more to be valued than gold, even the finest gold; they are sweeter than honey, even the purest honey coming straight from the honeycomb.

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

They also warn your servant. By keeping them I'm richly rewarded.

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

Who's aware of their own mistakes? Don't punish me for these faults I'm unaware of.

13 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.

Don't let your servant commit deliberate sins. Don't let them rule over me. Then I will be without fault, innocent of such rebellion.

14 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.

May you be pleased with the words I speak, and the thoughts I think, Lord my rock and my redeemer.