Psalms 19

1 To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David. The heavens are sounding the glory of God; the arch of the sky makes clear the work of his hands.

For the end, a Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims the work of his hands.

2 Day after day it sends out its word, and night after night it gives knowledge.

Day to day utters speech, and night to night proclaims knowledge.

3 There are no words or language; their voice makes no sound.

There are no speeches or words, in which their voices are not heard.

4 Their line has gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them has he put a tent for the sun,

Their voice is gone out into all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world.

5 Who is like a newly married man coming from his bride-tent, and is glad like a strong runner starting on his way.

In the sun he has set his tabernacle; and he comes forth as a bridegroom out of his chamber: he will exult as a giant to run his course.

6 His going out is from the end of the heaven, and his circle to the ends of it; there is nothing which is not open to his heat.

His going forth is from the extremity of heaven, and his circuit to the [other] end of heaven: and no one shall be hidden from his heat.

7 The law of the Lord is good, giving new life to the soul: the witness of the Lord is certain, giving wisdom to the foolish.

The law of the Lord is perfect, converting souls: the testimony of the Lord is faithful, instructing babes.

8 The orders of the Lord are right, making glad the heart: the rule of the Lord is holy, giving light to the eyes.

The ordinances of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is bright, enlightening the eyes.

9 The fear of the Lord is clean, and has no end; the decisions of the Lord are true and full of righteousness.

The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring for ever and ever: the judgments of the Lord are true, [and] justified altogether.

10 More to be desired are they than gold, even than much shining gold; sweeter than the dropping honey.

To be desired more than gold, and much precious stone: sweeter also than honey and the honey-comb.

11 By them is your servant made conscious of danger, and in keeping them there is great reward.

For thy servant keeps to them: in the keeping of them [there is] great reward.

12 Who has full knowledge of his errors? make me clean from secret evil.

Who will understand [his] transgressions? purge thou me from my secret [sins].

13 Keep your servant back from sins of pride; let them not have rule over me: then will I be upright and free from great sin.

And spare thy servant [the attack] of strangers: if they do not gain the dominion over me, then shall I be blameless, and I shall be clear from great sin.

14 Let the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart be pleasing in your eyes, O Lord, my strength and my salvation.

So shall the sayings of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be pleasing continually before thee, O Lord my helper, and my redeemer.