Psalms 19 : Christian Community Bible
Psalms 19
| 2 The heavens declare the glory of God; the firmament proclaims the work of his hands. | |
| 3 Day talks it over with day; night hands on the knowledge to night. | |
| 4 No speech, no words, no voice is heard – | |
| 5 but the call goes on throughout the universe, the message is felt to the ends of the earth. | |
| 6 High above, he pitched a tent for the sun, who comes out as a bridegroom from his pavilion, or like a racer joyfully runs his course. | |
| 7 Rising from one end, it makes its circuit of the heavens, and sets at the other end; and nothing is hidden from its heat. | |
| 8 The law of the Lord is perfect: it gives life to the soul. The word of the Lord is trustworthy: it gives wisdom to the simple. | |
| 9 The precepts of the Lord are right: they give joy to the heart. The commandments of the Lord are clear: they enlighten the eyes. | |
| 10 The fear of the Lord is pure, it endures forever; the judgments of the Lord are true, all of them just and right. | |
| 11 They are more precious than gold – pure gold of a jeweller; they are much sweeter than honey which drops from the honeycomb. | |
| 12 They are a light to your servant, in keeping them they win a great reward. | |
| 13 But who can discern one’s own errors? Forgive the failings of which I am unaware. | |
| 14 Preserve me from willful sin; do not let it get the better of your servant. Then shall I walk blameless and innocent of serious sin. | |
| 15 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart find favor in your sight, O Lord – my redeemer, my rock! | |
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