Psalms 19

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

1

The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handywork.
2Day to day uttereth speech, and night to night showeth knowledge. 3There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
where...: or, without these their voice is heard: Heb. without their voice heard
4Their line hath 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,
line: or, rule, or, direction
5Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race. 6His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit to its ends: and there is nothing hid from his heat.

7The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
law: or, doctrine
,
converting: or, restoring
8The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. 9The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
true: Heb. truth
10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
the honeycomb: Heb. the dropping of honeycombs
11Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward. 12Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults . 13Keep 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.
the great: or, much
14Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
strength: Heb. rock

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