Psa 19 | LEB | STEP | For the music director. A psalm of David. The heavens are telling the glory of God, and the firmament proclaims the work of his hands.

Psalms 19

Yahweh’s Creation and Law

For the music director. A psalm of David. ^{▼▼The Hebrew Bible counts the superscription as the first verse of the psalm; the English verse number is reduced by one}

1 The heavens are telling the glory of God,
and the firmament proclaims the work of his hands.
2 ⌞Every day⌟ ^{▼▼Literally “day to day”} they pour forth speech,
and ⌞every night⌟ ^{▼▼Literally “night to night”} they tell knowledge.
3 There is no speech and there are no words;
their sound is inaudible.
4 Yet in all the world their line ^{▼▼LXX “line”} goes out,
and their words to the end of the world.
In them ^{▼▼That is, the heavens} he has pitched a tent for the sun,
5 and it is like a bridegroom
who comes out of his bridal chamber.
It is glad like a strong man
to run its course.
6 Its rising is from one ^{▼▼Hebrew “the”} end of the heavens
and its circuit to the other end ^{▼▼Hebrew “ends”} of them;
and nothing is hidden from its heat.
7 The law of Yahweh is perfect, reviving life. ^{▼▼Or “soul”}
The testimony of Yahweh is firm, making wise the simple.
8 The precepts of Yahweh are right, making the heart rejoice.
The command of Yahweh is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9 The fear of Yahweh is pure, enduring forever.
The ordinances of Yahweh are true; they are righteous altogether,
10 more desirable than gold, even much fine gold;
and sweeter than honey, even honey in the comb.
11 Moreover, your servant is warned ^{▼▼Or “illumined”} by them;
in keeping them is great reward.
12 Who can perceive his errors?
Acquit me from hidden faults.
13 Also, keep back your servant from arrogant sins; ^{▼▼Usage elsewhere might suggest “arrogant people”}
let them not rule over me.
Then I shall be blameless,
and I shall be innocent of great transgression.
14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable in your presence,
O Yahweh, my rock and my redeemer.

Psalms 19

Yahweh’s Creation and Law

For the music director. A psalm of David. ▼▼The Hebrew Bible counts the superscription as the first verse of the psalm; the English verse number is reduced by one

For the music director. A psalm of David. ^{▼▼The Hebrew Bible counts the superscription as the first verse of the psalm; the English verse number is reduced by one}