Psalms 19
Psalm 191
For the music director; a psalm of David.
19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God;2
the sky displays his handiwork.3
19:2 Day after day it speaks out;4
night after night it reveals his greatness.5
19:3 There is no actual speech or word,
nor is its6 voice literally heard.
19:4 Yet its voice7 echoes8 throughout the earth;
its9 words carry10 to the distant horizon.11
In the sky12 he has pitched a tent for the sun.13
19:5 Like a bridegroom it emerges14 from its chamber;15
like a strong man it enjoys16 running its course.17
19:6 It emerges from the distant horizon,18
and goes from one end of the sky to the other;19
nothing can escape20 its heat.
19:7 The law of the Lord is perfect
and preserves one’s life.21
The rules set down by the Lord22 are reliable23
and impart wisdom to the inexperienced.24
19:8 The Lord’s precepts are fair25
and make one joyful.26
The Lord’s commands27 are pure28
and give insight for life.29
19:9 The commands to fear the Lord are right30
and endure forever.31
The judgments given by the Lord are trustworthy
and absolutely just.32
19:10 They are of greater value33 than gold,
than even a great amount of pure gold;
they bring greater delight34 than honey,
than even the sweetest honey from a honeycomb.
19:11 Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there;35
those who obey them receive a rich reward.36
19:12 Who can know all his errors?37
Please do not punish me for sins I am unaware of.38
19:13 Moreover, keep me from committing flagrant39 sins;
do not allow such sins to control me.40
Then I will be blameless,
and innocent of blatant41 rebellion.
19:14 May my words and my thoughts
be acceptable in your sight,42