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Psalm 19 - God’s Glory in Creation and the Law

To the leader.

A Psalm of David.


The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament[a] proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard; yet their voice[b] goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world.

In the heavens[c] he has set a tent for the sun,

which comes out like a bridegroom from his wedding canopy, and like a strong man runs its course with joy. Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them; and nothing is hid from its heat.


The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb.


11 Moreover by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. 12 But who can detect their errors? Clear me from hidden faults. 13 Keep back your servant also from the insolent;[d] do not let them have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression.


14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.


Footnotes

a. Psalm 19:1 Or dome

b. Psalm 19:4 Gk Jerome Compare Syr: Heb line

c. Psalm 19:4 Heb In them

d. Psalm 19:13 Or from proud thoughts


New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

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