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 leader. A psalm of David. The heavens declare God’s glory, the sky tells what his hands have done.
2 Day to day uttereth speech, and night to night showeth knowledge.
Day tells it to day, night reveals it to night,
3 [There is] no speech nor language, [where] their voice is not heard.
without speaking, without words; without the sound of voices.
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,
But through all the world their voice carries their words to the ends of the earth. He has pitched a tent for the sun in the sky,
5 Which [is] as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, [and] rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
it comes out like a bridegroom from his bridal chamber, it joyfully runs its course like a hero.
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.
From one end of the heavens it rises, and round it runs to the other, and nothing hides 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.
The law of the Lord is perfect, renewing life. The decrees of the Lord are trusty, making the simple wise.
8 The statutes of the LORD [are] right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD [is] pure, enlightening the eyes.
The behests of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart. The command of the Lord is pure, 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 clean, it endures forever. The Lord’s judgments are true and right altogether.
10 More to be desired [are they] than gold, yes, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honey-comb.
More precious are they than gold – than fine gold in plenty, and sweeter they are than honey, that drops from the comb.
11 Moreover, by them is thy servant warned: [and] in keeping of them [there is] great reward.
By them is your servant warned; who keeps them has rich reward.
12 Who can understand [his] errors? cleanse thou me from secret [faults].
Who can know their flaws? Absolve me from those I know not.
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 from wilful sins – from falling under their sway: then blameless and clear will I be from great offence.
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 thoughts of my heart be pleasing to you, Lord, my rock and redeemer.
