The Psalms

Psalm 19

For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.

 ^19:1The heavens declare the glory of God;

 And the firmament showeth his handiwork.

 ^19:2Day unto day uttereth speech,

 And night unto night showeth knowledge.

 ^19:3There is no speech nor language;

 Their voice is not heard.

 ^19:4Their line is gone out through all the earth,

 And their words to the end of the world.

 In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,

 ^19:5Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber,

 And rejoiceth as a strong man to run his course.

 ^19:6His going forth is from the end of the heavens,

 And his circuit unto the ends of it;

 And there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.

 ^19:7The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul:

 The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.

 ^19:8The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart:

 The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes.

 ^19:9The fear of Jehovah is clean, enduring for ever:

 The ordinances of Jehovah are true, and righteous altogether.

 ^19:10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold;

 Sweeter also than honey and the droppings of the honeycomb.

 ^19:11Moreover by them is thy servant warned:

 In keeping them there is great reward.

 ^19:12Who can discern his errors?

 Clear thou me from hidden faults.

 ^19:13Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins;

 Let them not have dominion over me:

 Then shall I be upright,

 And I shall be clear from great transgression.

 ^19:14Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart

 Be acceptable in thy sight,

 O Jehovah, my rock, and my redeemer.