Psalms 19
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Psalm 19
For the choir director; a psalm by David.
1The heavens declare the glory of God,
and the sky displays what his hands have made.
2One day tells a story to the next.
One night shares knowledge with the next
3without talking,
without words,
without their voices being heard.
4 ⌞Yet,⌟ their sound has gone out into the entire world,
their message to the ends of the earth.
He has set up a tent in the heavens for the sun,
5which comes out of its chamber like a bridegroom.
Like a champion, it is eager to run its course.
6It rises from one end of the heavens.
It circles around to the other.
Nothing is hidden from its heat.
7The teachings of the Lord are perfect.
They renew the soul.
The testimony of the Lord is dependable.
It makes gullible people wise.
8The instructions of the Lord are correct.
They make the heart rejoice.
The command of the Lord is radiant.
It makes the eyes shine.
9The fear of the Lord is pure.
It endures forever.
The decisions of the Lord are true.
They are completely fair.
10They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold.
They are sweeter than honey, even the drippings from a honeycomb.
11As your servant I am warned by them.
There is a great reward in following them.
12Who can notice every mistake?
Forgive my hidden faults.
13Keep me from sinning.
Do not let anyone gain control over me.
Then I will be blameless,
and I will be free from any great offense.
14May the words from my mouth and the thoughts from my heart
be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my defender.
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Psalms 19
19
The Witness of Creation and Scripture
For the choir director. A Davidic psalm.
1The heavens declare the glory of God,
and the sky # Or expanse proclaims the work of His hands. # Ps 50:6; Rm 1:19-20
2Day after day they pour out speech;
night after night they communicate knowledge. # Or Day to day pours out speech, and night to night communicates knowledge
3There is no speech; there are no words;
their voice is not heard.
4Their message # LXX, Sym, Syr, Vg; MT reads line has gone out to all the earth,
and their words to the ends of the world. # Rm 10:18
In the heavens # Lit In them He has pitched a tent for the sun. # Is 40:22
5It is like a groom coming from the # Lit his bridal chamber;
it rejoices like an athlete running a course.
6It rises from one end of the heavens
and circles # Lit its circuit is to their other end; # Ec 1:5
nothing is hidden from its heat.
7The instruction of the Lord is perfect,
renewing one’s life; # Ps 111:7
the testimony of the Lord is trustworthy,
making the inexperienced wise. # Ps 93:5; 119:130
8The precepts of the Lord are right,
making the heart glad; # Ps 119:14
the command of the Lord is radiant,
making the eyes light up. # Ps 13:3
9The fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever; # Ps 111:10
the ordinances of the Lord are reliable
and altogether righteous. # Ps 119:30
10They are more desirable than gold —
than an abundance of pure gold; # Ps 119:72,127
and sweeter than honey,
which comes from the honeycomb. # Ps 119:103
11In addition, Your servant is warned by them;
there is great reward in keeping them. # Pr 29:18
12Who perceives his unintentional sins?
Cleanse me from my hidden faults. # Ps 90:8
13Moreover, keep Your servant from willful sins; # Nm 15:30
do not let them rule over me. # Gn 4:7
Then I will be innocent
and cleansed from blatant rebellion. # Ps 51:7; Ezk 36:25
14May the words of my mouth
and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable to You, # Ps 104:34
Lord, my rock and my Redeemer. # Ps 78:35
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