19:1 [For the music director. A Psalm of David.]
The heavens tell of the glory of God;
And their expanse declares the work of His hands.
19:2 Day to day pours forth speech,
And night to night reveals knowledge.
19:3 There is no speech, nor are there words;
Their voice is not heard.
19:4 Their ①line has gone out into all the earth,
And their words to the end of the world.
In them He has placed a tent for the sun,
▷ ①Another reading is sound
19:5 Which is like a groom coming out of his chamber;
It rejoices like a strong person to run his course.
19:6 Its rising is from ①one end of the heavens,
And its circuit to the ②other end of them;
And there is nothing hidden from its heat.
▷ ①Lit the end ②Lit the ends
19:7 The Law of the LORD is ①perfect, restoring the soul;
The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
▷ ①I.e., blameless
19:8 The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart;
The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
19:9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever;
The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether.
19:10 They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much pure gold;
Sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
19:11 Moreover, Your servant is warned by them;
In keeping them there is great reward.
19:12 Who can discern his errors? Acquit me of hidden faults.
19:13 Also keep Your servant back from presumptuous sins;
Let them not rule over me;
Then I will be innocent,
And I will be blameless of great wrongdoing.
19:14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
Be acceptable in Your sight,
LORD, my rock and my Redeemer.