Psalms 19

Psalm 19 ESV

1The works of God in the heavens proclaim their Maker's glory. 7The excellency of the divine law. 12David prayeth for God's grace and acceptance.
To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.
1 1The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky abovea proclaims his handiwork.
2 Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge.
3 There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard.
4 1Their 2voicea goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for 3the sun,
5 1which comes out like 2a bridegroom leaving his chamber, and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy.
6 Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them, and there is nothing hidden from its heat.
7 1The law of the Lord is perfect,a 2reviving the soul; 3the testimony of the Lord is 4sure, 5making wise 6the simple;
8 1the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is 2pure, 3enlightening the eyes;
9 the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the rulesa of the Lord are 1true, and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than 1gold, even much 2fine gold; 3sweeter also than honey and drippings of 4the honeycomb.
11 Moreover, by them is your servant warned; 1in keeping them there is great reward.
12 1Who can discern his errors? 2Declare me innocent from 3hidden faults.
13 1Keep back your servant also from 2presumptuous sins; let them not have 3dominion over me! Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression.
14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my 1rock and my 2redeemer.
Psalms 19

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