| 1 | The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows
and
proclaims His handiwork. |
| 2 | Day after day pours forth speech, and night after night shows forth knowledge. |
| 3 | There is no speech nor spoken word [from the stars]; their voice is not heard. |
| 4 | Yet their voice [in evidence] goes out through all the earth, their sayings to the end of the world. Of the heavens has God made a tent for the sun, |
| 5 | Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber; and it rejoices as a strong man to run his course. |
| 6 | Its going forth is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the ends of it; and nothing [yes, no one] is hidden from the heat of it. |
| 7 | The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the [whole] person; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. |
| 8 | The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure
and
bright, enlightening the eyes. |
| 9 | The [reverent] fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. |
| 10 | More to be desired are they than gold, even than much fine gold; they are sweeter also than honey and drippings from the honeycomb. |
| 11 | Moreover, by them is Your servant warned (reminded, illuminated, and instructed); and in keeping them there is great reward. |
| 12 | Who can discern his lapses
and
errors? Clear me from hidden [and unconscious] faults. |
| 13 | Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me! Then shall I be blameless, and I shall be innocent
and
clear of great transgression. |
| 14 | Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my [firm, impenetrable] Rock and my Redeemer. |
Cross references:
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Psalm 19:1 : Rom. 1:20, 21.
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Psalm 19:4 : Rom. 10:18.
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