Psalm 19

HCSB

Psalm 19

The Witness of Creation and Scripture

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The heavens declare the glory of God,
and the sky^(a) proclaims the work of His hands.^(A)

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Day after day they pour out speech;
night after night they communicate knowledge.^(b)

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There is no speech; there are no words;
their voice is not heard.

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Their message^(c) has gone out to all the earth,
and their words to the ends of the world.^(B)

In the heavens^(d) He has pitched a tent for the sun.^(C)

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It is like a groom coming from the^(e) bridal chamber;
it rejoices like an athlete running a course.

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It rises from one end of the heavens
and circles^(f) to their other end;^(D)
nothing is hidden from its heat.

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The instruction of the Lord is perfect,
renewing one’s life;^(E)
the testimony of the Lord is trustworthy,
making the inexperienced wise.^(F)

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The precepts of the Lord are right,
making the heart glad;^(G)
the command of the Lord is radiant,
making the eyes light up.^(H)

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The fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever;^(I)
the ordinances of the Lord are reliable
and altogether righteous.^(J)

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They are more desirable than gold—
than an abundance of pure gold;^(K)
and sweeter than honey,
which comes from the honeycomb.^(L)

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In addition, Your servant is warned by them;
there is great reward in keeping them.^(M)

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Who perceives his unintentional sins?
Cleanse me from my hidden faults.^(N)

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Moreover, keep Your servant from willful sins;^(O)
do not let them rule over me.^(P)
Then I will be innocent
and cleansed from blatant rebellion.^(Q)

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May the words of my mouth
and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable to You,^(R)
Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.^(S)

Footnotes:

a. Psalm 19:1: Or expanse

b. Psalm 19:2: Or Day to day pours out speech, and night to night communicates knowledge

c. Psalm 19:4: LXX, Sym, Syr, Vg; MT reads line

d. Psalm 19:4: Lit In them

e. Psalm 19:5: Lit his

f. Psalm 19:6: Lit its circuit is

Cross references:

A. Psalm 19:1: Psalm 50:6; Romans 1:19-20

B. Psalm 19:4: Romans 10:18

C. Psalm 19:4: Isaiah 40:22

D. Psalm 19:6: Ecclesiastes 1:5

E. Psalm 19:7: Psalm 111:7

F. Psalm 19:7: Psalm 93:5; Psalm 119:130

G. Psalm 19:8: Psalm 119:14

H. Psalm 19:8: Psalm 13:3

I. Psalm 19:9: Psalm 111:10

J. Psalm 19:9: Psalm 119:30

K. Psalm 19:10: Psalm 119:72; Psalm 119:127

L. Psalm 19:10: Psalm 119:103

M. Psalm 19:11: Proverbs 29:18

N. Psalm 19:12: Psalm 90:8

O. Psalm 19:13: Numbers 15:30

P. Psalm 19:13: Genesis 4:7

Q. Psalm 19:13: Psalm 51:7; Ezekiel 36:25

R. Psalm 19:14: Psalm 104:34

S. Psalm 19:14: Psalm 78:35