Psalms, 19

To the director. A melody of David.

¹ The heavens are declaring the glory of God;^*1 And of the work of his hands the expanse is telling.

² One day after another day causes speech to bubble forth, And one night after another night shows forth knowledge.

³ There is no speech, and there are no words; No voice on their part is being heard.

⁴ Into all the earth their measuring line^*1 has gone out, And to the extremity of the productive land^*2 their utterances. In them he has set a tent for the sun,

⁵ And it is like a bridegroom when coming out of his nuptial chamber; It exults as a mighty man does to run in a path.

⁶ From one extremity of the heavens is its going forth, And its [finished] circuit is to their [other] extremities; And there is nothing concealed from its heat.

⁷ The law of Jehovah is perfect, bringing back the soul. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise.

⁸ The orders from Jehovah are upright, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is clean, making the eyes shine.

⁹ The fear of Jehovah is pure, standing forever. The judicial decisions of Jehovah are true;^*1 they have proved altogether righteous.

¹⁰ They are more to be desired than gold,^*1 yes, than much refined gold;^*2 And sweeter than honey and the flowing honey of the combs.

¹¹ Also, your own servant has been warned by them; In the keeping of them there is a large reward.

¹² Mistakes—who can discern? From concealed sins pronounce me innocent.

¹³ Also from presumptuous acts^*1 hold your servant back; Do not let them dominate me. In that case I shall be complete, And I shall have remained innocent from much transgression.

¹⁴ Let the sayings of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Become pleasurable before you, O Jehovah my Rock and my Redeemer.^*1