Psalm 19
The Witness of Creation and Scripture
For the choir director. A psalm of David.
1 The heavens declare the glory of God,
and the expanse x proclaims the work of his hands. y
2 Day after day they pour out speech;
night after night they communicate knowledge. N
3 There is no speech; there are no words;
their voice is not heard.
4 Their message O has gone out to the whole earth,
and their words to the ends of the world. z
In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun. a
5 It is like a bridegroom coming from his home;
it rejoices like an athlete running a course.
6 It rises from one end of the heavens
and circles to their other end; b
nothing is hidden from its heat.
7 The instruction of the LORD is perfect,
renewing one’s life; c
the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy,
making the inexperienced wise. d
8 The precepts of the LORD are right,
making the heart glad; e
the command of the LORD is radiant,
making the eyes light up. f
9 The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever; g
the ordinances of the LORD are reliable
and altogether righteous. h
10 They are more desirable than gold—
than an abundance of pure gold; i
and sweeter than honey
dripping from a honeycomb. j
11 In addition, your servant is warned by them,
and in keeping them there is an abundant reward. k
12 Who perceives his unintentional sins?
Cleanse me from my hidden faults. l
13 Moreover, keep your servant from willful sins; m
do not let them rule me. n
Then I will be blameless
and cleansed from blatant rebellion. o
and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable to you, p
LORD, my rock and my Redeemer. q