Psalms 19

1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth the work of his hands.

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.

2 Day to day uttereth speech, and night to night showeth 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 hath 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 to the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from his heat.

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, yes, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honey-comb.

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.