Psalm 19:1–14

¹The heavens declare the glory of God,

and the expanse^j proclaims the work of his hands.^k

²Day after day they pour out speech;

night after night they communicate knowledge.^A

³There is no speech; there are no words;

their voice is not heard.

⁴Their message^B has gone out to the whole earth,

and their words to the ends of the world.^l

In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun.^m

⁵It is like a bridegroom coming from his home;

it rejoices like an athlete running a course.

⁶It rises from one end of the heavens

and circles to their other end;ⁿ

nothing is hidden from its heat.

⁷The instruction of the Lord is perfect,

renewing one’s life;^o

the testimony of the Lord is trustworthy,

making the inexperienced wise.^p

⁸The precepts of the Lord are right,

making the heart glad;^q

the command of the Lord is radiant,

making the eyes light up.^r

⁹The fear of the Lord is pure,

enduring forever;^s

the ordinances of the Lord are reliable

and altogether righteous.^t

¹⁰They are more desirable than gold—

than an abundance of pure gold;^u

and sweeter than honey

dripping from a honeycomb.^v

¹¹In addition, your servant is warned by them,

and in keeping them there is an abundant reward.^w

¹²Who perceives his unintentional sins?

Cleanse me from my hidden faults.^x

¹³Moreover, keep your servant from willful sins;^y

do not let them rule me.^z

Then I will be blameless

and cleansed from blatant rebellion.^aa

¹⁴May the words of my mouth

and the meditation of my heart

be acceptable to you,^ab

Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.^ac