Psalms 19
1 [For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.] The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork.
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 after day they pour forth speech, and night after night they display knowledge.
Day proclaims the word to day, and night to night imparts knowledge.
3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
There are no speeches or conversations, where their voices are not being heard.
4 Their voice has gone out to all the earth, their words to the farthest part of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun,
Their sound has gone forth through all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world.
5 which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, like a strong man rejoicing 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 end of the heavens, his circuit to its ends; There is nothing hidden from its 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 YHWH's Law is perfect, restoring the soul. YHWH's testimony is sure, making wise the simple.
The law of the Lord is immaculate, converting souls. The testimony of the Lord is faithful, providing wisdom to little ones.
8 YHWH's precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. YHWH's commandment is pure, 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 YHWH is clean, enduring forever. YHWH's ordinances are true, and righteous altogether.
The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for all generations. The judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves:
10 More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb.
desirable beyond gold and many precious stones, and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.
11 Moreover by them is your servant warned. In keeping them there is great reward.
For, indeed, your servant keeps them, and in keeping them, there are many rewards.
12 Who can discern his errors? Forgive me from hidden errors.
Who can understand transgression? From my hidden faults, cleanse me, O Lord,
13 Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins. Let them not have dominion over me. Then I will be upright. I will be blameless and innocent of great transgression.
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 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight always, YHWH, my rock 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.
