PSALM 19

Psalm 19

1 The heavens declare the glory of God;
and the firmament shows his handiwork.
2 Day unto day utters speech,

and night unto night shows knowledge.
3 There is no speech nor language,
where their voice is not heard.
4 Their line is gone out through all the earth,
and their words to the end of the world.
In them has he set a tabernacle for the sun,
5 which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber,
and rejoices as a strong man to run a race.
6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven,
and his circuit unto the ends of it:
and there is nothing hidden from the heat thereof.
7 The law of the LORD is perfect,
converting the soul:
the testimony of the LORD is sure,
making wise the simple.
8 The statutes of the LORD are right,
rejoicing the heart:
the commandment of the LORD is pure,
enlightening the eyes.
9 The fear of the LORD is clean,
enduring for ever:
the judgments of the LORD are true
and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold,
yes, more than much fine gold:
sweeter also are they than honey and the honeycomb.
11 Moreover by them is your servant warned:
and in keeping of them there is great reward.
12 Who can understand his errors?
Cleanse me, Lord, from secret faults.
13 Keep back your 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.
14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart,
be acceptable in your sight,
O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.