Psalm 19

For the leader. A psalm of David.

¹ The heavens declare God’s glory, the sky tells what his hands have done.

² Day tells it to day, night reveals it to night,

³ without speaking, without words; without the sound of voices.

⁴ But through all the world their voice carries their words to the ends of the earth. He has set in them a tent for the sun;

⁵ like a bridegroom coming forth from his chamber it joyfully runs its course like a hero.

⁶ From one end of the heavens it rises, and round it runs to the other, and nothing hides from its heat.

⁷ The law of the Lord is perfect, renewing life. The decrees of the Lord are trusty, making simple ones wise.

⁸ The behests of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart. The command of the Lord is pure, giving light to the eyes.

⁹ The fear of the Lord is clean, it endures forever. The Lord’s judgments are true and right altogether.

¹⁰ More precious are they than gold --- than fine gold in plenty, and sweeter they are than honey, that drops from the comb.

¹¹ By them is your servant warned; who keeps them has rich reward.

¹² Who can know their flaws? Absolve me from those who I know not.

¹³ Keep your servant from wilful sins --- from falling under their sway: then blameless and clear will I be from great offense.

¹⁴ May the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart be pleasing to you, Lord, my rock and redeemer.