Psalm 19

Psalm 19

For the choir director: A psalm of David.

1 The heavens proclaim the glory of God.
The skies display his craftsmanship.2 Day after day they continue to speak;
night after night they make him known.3 They speak without a sound or word;
their voice is never heard.t4 Yet their message has gone throughout the earth,
and their words to all the world.
God has made a home in the heavens for the sun.5 It bursts forth like a radiant bridegroom after his wedding.
It rejoices like a great athlete eager to run the race.6 The sun rises at one end of the heavens
and follows its course to the other end.
Nothing can hide from its heat.7 The instructions of the LORD are perfect,
reviving the soul.
The decrees of the LORD are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.8 The commandments of the LORD are right,
bringing joy to the heart.
The commands of the LORD are clear,
giving insight for living.9 Reverence for the LORD is pure,
lasting forever.
The laws of the LORD are true;
each one is fair.10 They are more desirable than gold,
even the finest gold.
They are sweeter than honey,
even honey dripping from the comb.11 They are a warning to your servant,
a great reward for those who obey them.12 How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart?
Cleanse me from these hidden faults.13 Keep your servant from deliberate sins!
Don’t let them control me.
Then I will be free of guilt
and innocent of great sin.14 May the words of my mouth
and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing to you,
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  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.