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.
Unto the end. A Psalm of David. The heavens describe the glory of God, and the firmament announces the work of his hands.
2 Day to day utters speech, and night to night proclaims knowledge.
Day proclaims the word to day, and night to night imparts knowledge.
3 There are no speeches or words, in which their voices are not heard.
There are no speeches or conversations, where their voices are not being heard.
4 Their voice is gone out into all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world.
Their sound has gone forth through all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world.
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.
He has placed his tabernacle in the sun, and he is like a bridegroom coming out of his bedroom. He has exulted like a giant running along the way;
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.
his departure is from the summit of heaven. And his course reaches all the way to its summit. Neither is there anyone who can hide himself from his heat.
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 immaculate, converting souls. The testimony of the Lord is faithful, providing wisdom to little ones.
8 The ordinances of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is bright, enlightening the eyes.
The justice of the Lord is right, rejoicing hearts. The precepts of the Lord are brilliant, enlightening the eyes.
9 The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring for ever and ever: the judgments of the Lord are true, [and] justified altogether.
The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for all generations. The judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves:
10 To be desired more than gold, and much precious stone: sweeter also than honey and the honey-comb.
desirable beyond gold and many precious stones, and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.
11 For your servant keeps to them: in the keeping of them [there is] great reward.
For, indeed, your servant keeps them, and in keeping them, there are many rewards.
12 Who will understand [his] transgressions? purge you me from my secret [sins].
Who can understand transgression? From my hidden faults, cleanse me, O Lord,
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.
and from those of others, spare your servant. If they will have no dominion over me, then I will be immaculate, and I will be cleansed from the greatest 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.
And the eloquence of my mouth will be so as to please, along with the meditation of my heart, in your sight, forever, O Lord, my helper and my redeemer.
