Psalm 19

For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.

cb(19,1); 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God.

The expanse shows his handiwork.

cb(19,2); 19:2 Day after day they pour forth speech,

and night after night they display knowledge.

cb(19,3); 19:3 There is no speech nor language,

where their voice is not heard.

cb(19,4); 19:4 Their voice has gone out through all the earth,

their words to the end of the world.

In them he has set a tent for the sun,

cb(19,5); 19:5 which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber,

like a strong man rejoicing to run his course.

cb(19,6); 19:6 His going forth is from the end of the heavens,

his circuit to its ends;

There is nothing hidden from its heat.

cb(19,7); 19:7 The LORD’s Torah is perfect, restoring the soul.

The LORD’s testimony is sure, making wise the simple.

cb(19,8); 19:8 The LORD’s precepts are right, rejoicing the heart.

The LORD’s commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes.

cb(19,9); 19:9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever.

The LORD’s ordinances are true, and righteous altogether.

cb(19,10); 19:10 More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold;

sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb.

cb(19,11); 19:11 Moreover by them is your servant warned.

In keeping them there is great reward.

cb(19,12); 19:12 Who can discern his errors?

Forgive me from hidden errors.

cb(19,13); 19:13 Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins.

Let them not have dominion over me.

Then I will be upright.

I will be blameless and innocent of great transgression.

cb(19,14); 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart

be acceptable in your sight,

LORD, my rock, and my redeemer.

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