Psalm 19

Psalm 19 – The Glory of God in the Heavens

For the leader. A psalm of David.

1The heavens declare God’s glory,

the sky tells what his hands have done.

2Day tells it to day,

night reveals it to night,

3without speaking, without words;

without the sound of voices.

4But through all the world their voice carries

their words to the ends of the earth.

He has pitched a tent for the sun in the sky,

5it comes out like a bridegroom from his bridal chamber,

it joyfully runs its course like a hero.

6From one end of the heavens it rises,

and around it runs to the other,

and nothing hides from its heat.

In Praise of the Law

7The law of the Lord is perfect,

renewing life.

The decrees of the Lord are trusty,

making the simple wise.

8The behests of the Lord are right,

rejoicing the heart.

The command of the Lord is pure,

giving light to the eyes.

9Respect for the Lord is clean,

it endures forever.

The Lord’s judgments are true

and right altogether.

10More precious are they than gold –

than fine gold in plenty,

and sweeter they are than honey,

that drops from the comb.

11By them is your servant warned;

who keeps them has rich reward.

12Who can know their flaws?

Absolve me from those I know not.

13Keep your servant from wilful sins –

from falling under their sway:

then blameless and clear will I be

from great offense.

14May the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart

be pleasing to you, Lord,

my rock and redeemer.