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 Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.] The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork.

2 Day to day uttereth speech, and night to night showeth knowledge.

Day after day they pour forth speech, and night after night they display knowledge.

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

There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not 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 to all the earth, their words to the farthest part of the world. In them he has 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, like a strong man 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.

His going forth is from the end of the heavens, his circuit to its ends; There is nothing hidden from its heat.

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

Jehovah's Law is perfect, restoring the soul. Jehovah's testimony is sure, 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.

Jehovah's precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. Jehovah's commandment is pure, enlightening 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 Jehovah is clean, enduring forever. Jehovah's ordinances are true, and righteous altogether.

10 More to be desired [are they] than gold, yes, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honey-comb.

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

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

Moreover by them is your servant warned. In keeping them there is great reward.

12 Who can understand [his] errors? cleanse thou me from secret [faults].

Who can discern his errors? Forgive me from hidden errors.

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 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.

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.

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight always, Jehovah, my rock and my redeemer.