Psalm 19

Psalm 19

The Witness of Creation and Scripture

For the choir director. A Davidic psalm.

¹The heavens declare the glory of God,

and the sky ^uproclaims the work of His hands. ^v

²Day after day they pour out speech;

night after night they communicate knowledge. ^w

³There is no speech; there are no words;

their voice is not heard.

⁴Their message ^xhas gone out to all the earth,

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

In the heavens ^zHe has pitched a tent for the sun. ^a

⁵It is like a groom coming from the ^bbridal chamber;

it rejoices like an athlete running a course.

⁶It rises from one end of the heavens

and circles ^cto their other end; ^d

nothing is hidden from its heat.

⁷The instruction of the Lord is perfect,

renewing one’s life; ^e

the testimony of the Lord is trustworthy,

making the inexperienced wise. ^f

⁸The precepts of the Lord are right,

making the heart glad; ^g

the command of the Lord is radiant,

making the eyes light up. ^h

⁹The fear of the Lord is pure,

enduring forever; ⁱ

the ordinances of the Lord are reliable

and altogether righteous. ^j

¹⁰They are more desirable than gold—

than an abundance of pure gold; ^k

and sweeter than honey,

which comes from the honeycomb. ^l

¹¹In addition, Your servant is warned by them;

there is great reward in keeping them. ^m

¹²Who perceives his unintentional sins?

Cleanse me from my hidden faults. ⁿ

¹³Moreover, keep Your servant from willful sins; ^o

do not let them rule over me. ^p

Then I will be innocent

and cleansed from blatant rebellion. ^q

¹⁴May the words of my mouth

and the meditation of my heart

be acceptable to You, ^r

Lord, my rock and my Redeemer. ^s