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 out 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 through all the earth, their words to the end 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 room, 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 out 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.

The LORD’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. The LORD’s covenant 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.

The LORD’s precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. The LORD’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 the LORD is clean, enduring forever. The LORD’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.

They are more to be desired 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 your servant is warned by them. 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, LORD, my rock, and my redeemer.