1 PSALM 19 The Works and the Word of God. To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. The heavens are telling of the glory of God;And the expanse [of heaven] is declaring the work of His hands.
2 Day after day pours forth speech,And night after night reveals knowledge.
3 There is no speech, nor are there [spoken] words [from the stars];Their voice is not heard.
4 Yet their voice [in quiet evidence] has gone out through all the earth,Their words to the end of the world.In themandin the heavens He has made a tent for the sun,
5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber;It rejoices as a strong man to run his course.
6 The sun’s rising is from one end of the heavens,And its circuit to the other end of them;And there is nothing hidden from its heat.
7 The law of the Lis perfect (flawless), restoringandrefreshing the soul;The statutes of the Lare reliableandtrustworthy, making wise the simple.
8 The precepts of the Lare right, bringing joy to the heart;The commandment of the Lis pure, enlightening the eyes.
9 The fear of the Lis clean, enduring forever;The judgments of the Lare true, they are righteous altogether.
10 They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold;Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.
11 Moreover, by them Your servant is warned [reminded, illuminated, and instructed];In keeping them there is great reward.
12 Who can understand his errorsoromissions? Acquit me of hidden (unconscious, unintended)faults.
13 Also keep back Your servant from presumptuous (deliberate, willful)sins;Let them not ruleandhave control over me.Then I will be blameless (complete),And I shall be acquitted of great transgression.
14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heartBe acceptableandpleasing in Your sight,O L, my [firm, immovable] rock and my Redeemer.