1.6 KiB
Psalm 19
- The heavens proclaim the glory of God.
The skies display his craftsmanship.
- Day after day they continue to speak;
night after night they make him known.
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They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard.
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Yet their message has gone throughout the earth,
and their words to all the world.
God has made a home in the heavens for the sun.
- It bursts forth like a radiant bridegroom after his wedding.
It rejoices like a great athlete eager to run the race.
- The sun rises at one end of the heavens
and follows its course to the other end.
Nothing can hide from its heat.
- The instructions of the LORD are perfect,
reviving the soul. The decrees of the LORD are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
- The commandments of the LORD are right,
bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are clear,
giving insight for living.
- Reverence for the LORD is pure,
lasting forever. The laws of the LORD are true;
each one is fair.
- They are more desirable than gold,
even the finest gold.
They are sweeter than honey,
even honey dripping from the comb.
- They are a warning to your servant,
a great reward for those who obey them.
- How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart?
Cleanse me from these hidden faults.
- Keep your servant from deliberate sins!
Don't let them control me.
Then I will be free of guilt
and innocent of great sin.
- May the words of my mouth
and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.