Psalm 19

For the chief musician. A psalm of David.

1The heavens declare the glory of God,

and the skies make his handiwork known!

2Day after day speech pours out;

night after night it reveals knowledge.

3There is no speech or spoken words;

their voice is not heard.

4Yet their words go out over all the earth,

and their speech to the end of the world.

He has pitched a tent for the sun among them.

5The sun is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber

and like a strong man who rejoices when he runs his race.

6The sun rises from the one horizon

and crosses the sky to the other;

nothing escapes its heat.

7The law of Yahweh is perfect, restoring the soul;

the testimony of Yahweh is reliable, making the simple wise.

8The instructions of Yahweh are right, making the heart glad;

the commandment of Yahweh is pure, bringing light to the eyes.

9The fear of Yahweh is pure, enduring forever;

the righteous decrees of Yahweh are true and altogether right!

10They are of greater value than gold, even more than much fine gold;

they are sweeter than honey and the dripping honey from the honeycomb.

11Yes, by them your servant is warned;

in obeying them there is great reward.

12Who can discern all his own errors?

Cleanse me from hidden faults.

13Keep your servant also from arrogant sins;

let them not rule over me.

Then I will be perfect,

and I will be innocent from many transgressions.

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

be acceptable in your sight,

Yahweh, my rock and my redeemer.