Psalm 19 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Psalm 19
God’s Glory in Creation and the Law
To the leader. A Psalm of David.
1 The heavens are telling the glory of God,
and the firmament[a] proclaims his handiwork.(A)
2 Day to day pours forth speech,
and night to night declares knowledge.(B)
3 There is no speech, nor are there words;
their voice is not heard;
4 yet their voice[b] goes out through all the earth
and their words to the end of the world.
In the heavens[c] he has set a tent for the sun,(C)
5 which comes out like a bridegroom from his wedding canopy,
and like a strong man runs its course with joy.(D)
6 Its rising is from the end of the heavens
and its circuit to the end of them,
and nothing is hid from its heat.(E)
7 The law of the Lord is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the decrees of the Lord are sure,
making wise the simple;(F)
8 the precepts of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is clear,
enlightening the eyes;(G)
9 the fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever;
the ordinances of the Lord are true
and righteous altogether.(H)
10 More to be desired are they than gold,
even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey
and drippings of the honeycomb.(I)
11 Moreover, by them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.(J)
12 But who can detect one’s own errors?
Clear me from hidden faults.(K)
13 Keep back your servant also from the insolent;[d]
do not let them have dominion over me.
Then I shall be blameless
and innocent of great transgression.(L)
14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable to you,
O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.(M)
Footnotes
Cross references
- 19.1 : Gen 1.6; Isa 40.22; Rom 1.19, 20
- 19.2 : Ps 74.16
- 19.4 : Rom 10.18
- 19.5 : Eccl 1.5
- 19.6 : Deut 30.4; Ps 113.3
- 19.7 : Ps 23.3; 93.5; 111.7; 119.98–100, 142
- 19.8 : Ps 12.6; 119.128, 130
- 19.9 : Ps 119.42
- 19.10 : Prov 8.10; 16.24
- 19.11 : Ps 17.4; Prov 29.18
- 19.12 : Ps 51.1, 2; 90.8; 139.6
- 19.13 : Ps 25.11; 32.2; 119.33
- 19.14 : Ps 18.2; 104.34; Isa 41.14; 43.14
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