Psalm 19

Yahweh’s Creation and Law

19For the music director. A psalm of David.^a

¹The heavens are telling the glory of God,

and the firmament proclaims the work of his hands.

²Every day^b they pour forth speech,

and every night^c they tell knowledge.

³There is no speech and there are no words;

their sound is inaudible.

⁴Yet in all the world their line^d goes out,

and their words to the end of the world.

In them^e he has pitched a tent for the sun,

⁵and it is like a bridegroom

who comes out of his bridal chamber.

It is glad like a strong man

to run its course.

⁶Its rising is from one^f end of the heavens

and its circuit to the other end^g of them;

and nothing is hidden from its heat.

⁷The law of Yahweh is perfect, reviving life.^h

The testimony of Yahweh is firm, making wise the simple.

⁸The precepts of Yahweh are right, making the heart rejoice.

The command of Yahweh is pure, enlightening the eyes.

⁹The fear of Yahweh is pure, enduring forever.

The ordinances of Yahweh are true; they are righteous altogether,

¹⁰more desirable than gold, even much fine gold;

and sweeter than honey, even honey in the comb.

¹¹Moreover, your servant is warnedⁱ by them;

in keeping them is great reward.

¹²Who can perceive his errors?

Acquit me from hidden faults.

¹³Also, keep back your servant from arrogant sins;^j

let them not rule over me.

Then I shall be blameless,

and I shall be innocent of great transgression.

¹⁴Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart

be acceptable in your presence,

O Yahweh, my rock and my redeemer.