Psalms 19
1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.
2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.
3 [There is] no speech nor language, [where] their voice is not heard.
Without speech or language, without a sound to be 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 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 Which [is] as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, [and] rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
Like a bridegroom emerging from his chamber, like a champion rejoicing 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.
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 the soul: the testimony of the LORD [is] sure, making wise the simple.
The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.
8 The statutes of the LORD [are] right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD [is] pure, 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] clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD [are] true [and] righteous altogether.
The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.
10 More to be desired [are they] than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: [and] in keeping of them [there is] great reward.
By them indeed Your servant is warned; in keeping them is great reward.
12 Who can understand [his] errors? cleanse thou me from secret [faults].
Who can discern his own errors? Cleanse me from my 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 Your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless and cleansed of great transgression.
14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, 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.
