Shared Word Translation
Psalm 19
The Glory of God in Creation and Law
The heavens declare the glory of God,
and the firmament proclaims the work of his hands.
Day to day pours forth speech,
and night to night reveals knowledge.
There is no speech, nor are there words;
their voice is not heard—
yet their line goes out through all the earth,
and their words to the end of the world.
In them he has set a tent for the sun,
which comes out like a bridegroom from his chamber,
and rejoices like a strong man to run his course.
Its rising is from the end of the heavens,
and its circuit to the other end of them,
and nothing is hidden from its heat.
The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul;
the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;
the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes;
the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever;
the judgments of the LORD are true, righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
Moreover, by them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
Who can discern errors?
Declare me innocent from hidden faults.
Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins;
let them not rule over me.
Then I shall be blameless
and innocent of great transgression.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable in your sight,
O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.