Psalm 19

Psalm 19

For the director of music. A psalm of David.

^*The heavens^a declare^b the glory of God;^c

the skies^d proclaim the work of his hands.^e

Day after day they pour forth speech;

night after night they display knowledge.^f

They have no speech, they use no words;

no sound is heard from them.

Yet their voice goes out into all the earth,

their words to the ends of the world.^g

In the heavens he has pitched a tent^h for the sun,ⁱ

which is like a bridegroom^j coming out of his chamber,^k

like a champion^l rejoicing to run his course.

It rises at one end of the heavens^m

and makes its circuit to the other;ⁿ

nothing is deprived of its warmth.

The law of the Lord^o is perfect,^p

refreshing the soul.^q

The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,^r

making wise the simple.^s

The precepts of the Lord are right,^t

giving joy^u to the heart.

The commands of the Lord are radiant,

giving light to the eyes.^v

The fear of the Lord^w is pure,

enduring forever.

The ordinances of the Lord are sure,

and all of them are righteous.^x

They are more precious than gold,^y

than much pure gold;

they are sweeter than honey,^z

than honey from the honeycomb.^a

By them your servant is warned;

in keeping them there is great reward.

But who can discern their own errors?

Forgive my hidden faults.^b

Keep your servant also from willful sins;^c

may they not rule over me.^d

Then I will be blameless,^e

innocent of great transgression.

May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart

be pleasing^f in your sight,

Lord, my Rock^g and my Redeemer.^h