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.

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth the work of his hands.

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

Day to day uttereth speech, and night to night showeth knowledge.

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

[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 has he put a tent for the sun,

Their line hath gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,

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

Which [is] as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, [and] rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.

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 end of the heaven, and his circuit to the ends of it: and there is nothing hid 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 the soul: the testimony of the LORD [is] sure, making wise the simple.

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 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, and has no end; the decisions of the Lord are true and full of righteousness.

The fear of the LORD [is] clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD [are] true [and] righteous altogether.

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

More to be desired [are they] than gold, yes, than much fine gold: 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.

Moreover, by them is thy servant warned: [and] in keeping of them [there is] great reward.

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

Who can understand [his] errors? cleanse thou me from secret [faults].

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.

Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous [sins]; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.

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.

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.