Psalms, 19

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0. To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.

1. [For the choirmaster Psalm Of David] The heavens declare the glory of God, the vault of heaven proclaims his handiwork,

1. The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.

2. day discourses of it to day, night to night hands on the knowledge.

2. Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge.

3. No utterance at all, no speech, not a sound to be heard,

3. There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard;

4. but from the entire earth the design stands out, this message reaches the whole world. High above, he pitched a tent for the sun,

4. yet their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun,

5. who comes forth from his pavilion like a bridegroom, delights like a champion in the course to be run.

5. which comes forth like a bridegroom leaving his chamber, and like a strong man runs its course with joy.

6. Rising on the one horizon he runs his circuit to the other, and nothing can escape his heat.

6. Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them; and there is nothing hid from its heat.

7. The Law of Yahweh is perfect, refreshment to the soul; the decree of Yahweh is trustworthy, wisdom for the simple.

7. The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;

8. The precepts of Yahweh are honest, joy for the heart; the commandment of Yahweh is pure, light for the eyes.

8. the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes;

9. The fear of Yahweh is pure, lasting for ever; the judgements of Yahweh are true, upright, every one,

9. the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever; the ordinances of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether.

10. more desirable than gold, even than the finest gold; his words are sweeter than honey, that drips from the comb.

10. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.

11. Thus your servant is formed by them; observing them brings great reward.

11. Moreover by them is thy servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.

12. But who can detect his own failings? Wash away my hidden faults.

12. But who can discern his errors? Clear thou me from hidden faults.

13. And from pride preserve your servant, never let it be my master. So shall I be above reproach, free from grave sin.

13. Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me! Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression.

14. May the words of my mouth always find favour, and the whispering of my heart, in your presence, Yahweh, my rock, my redeemer.

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