Thematic Bible
Psalm 19:1 (show verse)
For the music director; a psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky displays his handiwork.
Psalm 19:2 (show verse)
Day after day it speaks out; night after night it reveals his greatness.
Psalm 19:3 (show verse)
There is no actual speech or word, nor is its voice literally heard.
Psalm 19:4 (show verse)
Yet its voice echoes throughout the earth; its words carry to the distant horizon. In the sky he has pitched a tent for the sun.
Psalm 19:5 (show verse)
Like a bridegroom it emerges from its chamber; like a strong man it enjoys running its course.
Psalm 19:6 (show verse)
It emerges from the distant horizon, and goes from one end of the sky to the other; nothing can escape its heat.
Psalm 19:7 (show verse)
The law of the Lord is perfect and preserves one's life. The rules set down by the Lord are reliable and impart wisdom to the inexperienced.
Psalm 19:8 (show verse)
The Lord's precepts are fair and make one joyful. The Lord's commands are pure and give insight for life.
Psalm 19:9 (show verse)
The commands to fear the Lord are right and endure forever. The judgments given by the Lord are trustworthy and absolutely just.
Psalm 19:10 (show verse)
They are of greater value than gold, than even a great amount of pure gold; they bring greater delight than honey, than even the sweetest honey from a honeycomb.
Psalm 19:11 (show verse)
Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there; those who obey them receive a rich reward.
Psalm 19:12 (show verse)
Who can know all his errors? Please do not punish me for sins I am unaware of.
Psalm 19:13 (show verse)
Moreover, keep me from committing flagrant sins; do not allow such sins to control me. Then I will be blameless, and innocent of blatant rebellion.
Psalm 19:14 (show verse)
May my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my sheltering rock and my redeemer.