Psalms 19

1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

For the Leader. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament showeth His handiwork;

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

Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night revealeth knowledge;

3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.

There is no speech, there are no words, neither is their voice heard.

4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,

Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath He set a tent for the sun,

5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.

Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run his course.

6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.

His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it; and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.

7 The law of Yhwh is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of Yhwh is sure, making wise the simple.

The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

8 The statutes of Yhwh are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of Yhwh is pure, enlightening the eyes.

The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

9 The fear of Yhwh is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of Yhwh are true and righteous altogether.

The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever; the ordinances of the LORD are true, they are righteous altogether;

10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

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

11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.

Moreover by them is Thy servant warned; in keeping of them there is great reward.

12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret sins.

Who can discern his errors? Clear Thou me from hidden faults.

13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.

Keep back Thy servant also from presumptuous sins, that they may not have dominion over me; then shall I be faultless, and I shall be clear from great transgression.

14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Yhwh, my strength, and my redeemer.

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable before Thee, O LORD, my Rock, and my Redeemer.