Psalm 19

1 The heavens declare the glory of

The Perfect Revelation of the LordTo the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. God; And the firmament shows His handiwork.

2 Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge.3  There is no speech nor language Where their voice is not heard.4 Their line has gone out through all the earth, And their words to the end of the world. In them He has set a tabernacle for the sun,5 Which is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, And rejoices like a strong man to run its race.6 Its rising is from one end of heaven, And its circuit to the other end; And there is nothing hidden from its heat.7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;8 The statutes 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 judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.10 More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.11 Moreover by them Your servant is warned, And in keeping them there is great reward.12 Who can understand his errors? Cleanse me from secret faults. 13 Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, And I shall be 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 strength 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  t Yet their message reaches
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  t The Law of the [Lord] is perfect;
it gives us new life.
His teachings last forever,
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 Worshiping the [Lord] is sacred;
he will always be worshiped.
All 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.