Psalm 19

The Law of the Lord Is Perfect

To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.

1  The heavens declare the glory of God,
and the sky abovet proclaims his handiwork.
2  Day to day pours out speech,
and night to night reveals knowledge.
3  There is no speech, nor are there words,
whose voice is not heard.
4  Their voicet goes out through all the earth,
and their words to the end of the world.
In them he has set a tent for the sun,
5  which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber,
and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy.
6  Its rising is from the end of the heavens,
and its circuit to the end of them,
and there is nothing hidden from its heat.

7  The law of the Lord is perfect,t
reviving the soul;
the testimony of the Lord is sure,
making wise the simple;
8  the precepts of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is pure,
enlightening the eyes;
9  the fear of the Lord is clean,
enduring forever;
the rulest of the Lord are true,
and righteous altogether.
10  More to be desired are they than gold,
even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey
and drippings of the honeycomb.
11  Moreover, by them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.

12  Who can discern his errors?
Declare me innocent from hidden faults.
13  Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins;
let them not have dominion over me!
Then I shall be blameless,
and innocent of great transgression.

14  Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable in your sight,
O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

Psalms 19

The wonders of God and the goodness of his Law

1 The heavens keep telling
the wonders of God,
and the skies declare
what he has done.

2 Each day informs
the following day;
each night announces
to the next.

3 They don't speak a word,
and there is never
the sound of a voice.

4 Yet their message reachest
all the earth,
and it travels
around the world.
In the heavens a tent
is set up for the sun.

5 It rises like a bridegroom
and gets ready like a hero
eager to run a race.

6 It travels all the way
across the sky.
Nothing hides from its heat.

7 The Law of the Lord is perfect;
it gives us new life.
His teachings last for ever,
and they give wisdom
to ordinary people.

8 The Lord's instruction is right;
it makes our hearts glad.
His commands shine brightly,
and they give us light.

9 Worshipping the Lord is sacred;
he will always be worshipped.
All of his decisions
are correct and fair.

10 They are worth more
than the finest gold
and are sweeter than honey
from a honeycomb.

11 By your teachings, Lord,
I am warned;
by obeying them,
I am greatly rewarded.

12 None of us know our faults.
Forgive me when I sin
without knowing it.

13 Don't let me do wrong
on purpose, Lord,
or let sin have control
over my life.
Then I will be innocent,
and not guilty
of some terrible fault.

14 Let my words and my thoughts
be pleasing to you, Lord,
because you are my mighty rockt
and my protector.