Psalms, 19

1. <To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.> The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

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2. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.

2. The heavens declare the glory of God; the firmament proclaims the work of his hands.

3. [There is] no speech nor language, [where] their voice is not heard.

3. Day talks it over with day; night hands on the knowledge to night.

4. Their 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,

4. No speech, no words, no voice is heard -

5. Which [is] as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, [and] rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.

5. but the call goes on throughout the universe, the message is felt to the ends of the earth.

6. His going forth [is] from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.

6. High above, he pitched a tent for the sun, who comes out as a bridegroom from his pavilion, or like a racer joyfully runs his course.

7. The law of the LORD [is] perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD [is] sure, making wise the simple.

7. Rising from one end, it makes its circuit of the heavens, and sets at the other end; and nothing is hidden from its heat.

8. The statutes of the LORD [are] right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD [is] pure, enlightening the eyes.

8. The law of the Lord is perfect: it gives life to the soul. The word of the Lord is trustworthy: it gives wisdom to the simple.

9. The fear of the LORD [is] clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD [are] true [and] righteous altogether.

9. The precepts of the Lord are right: they give joy to the heart. The commandments of the Lord are clear: they enlighten the eyes.

10. More to be desired [are they] than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

10. The fear of the Lord is pure, it endures forever; the judgments of the Lord are true, all of them just and right.

11. Moreover by them is thy servant warned: [and] in keeping of them [there is] great reward.

11. They are more precious than gold - pure gold of a jeweller; they are much sweeter than honey which drops from the honeycomb.

12. Who can understand [his] errors? cleanse thou me from secret [faults].

12. They are a light to your servant, in keeping them they win a great reward.

13. Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous [sins]; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.

13. But who can discern one's own errors? Forgive the failings of which I am unaware.

14. Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

14. Preserve me from willful sin; do not let it get the better of your servant. Then shall I walk blameless and innocent of serious sin.

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15. May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart find favor in your sight, O Lord - my redeemer, my rock!