Psalm 19

For the choir director: A psalm of David.

 

1

The heavens tell of the glory of God.

The skies display his marvelous craftsmanship.

 

2

Day after day they continue to speak;

night after night they make him known.

 

3

They speak without a sound or a word;

their voice is silent in the skies;[a]

 

4

yet their message has gone out to all the earth,

and their words to all the world.

The sun lives in the heavens

where God placed it.

 

5

It bursts forth like a radiant bridegroom

after his wedding.

It rejoices like a great athlete

eager to run the race.

 

6

The sun rises at one end of the heavens

and follows its course to the other end.

Nothing can hide from its heat.

 

7

The law of the LORD is perfect,

reviving the soul.

The decrees of the LORD are trustworthy,

making wise the simple.

 

8

The commandments of the LORD are right,

bringing joy to the heart.

The commands of the LORD are clear,

giving insight to life.

 

9

Reverence for the LORD is pure,

lasting forever.

The laws of the LORD are true;

each one is fair.

 

10

They are more desirable than gold,

even the finest gold.

They are sweeter than honey,

even honey dripping from the comb.

 

11

They are a warning to those who hear them;

there is great reward for those who obey them.

 

12

How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart?

Cleanse me from these hidden faults.

 

13

Keep me from deliberate sins!

Don't let them control me.

Then I will be free of guilt

and innocent of great sin.

 

14

May the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart

be pleasing to you,

O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.