Psalms 19:1-13 ▼

1 <V 18:1>Unto the end. A Psalm of David. <V 18:2>The heavens describe the glory of God, and the firmament announces the work of his hands.

2 <V 18:3>Day proclaims the word to day, and night to night imparts knowledge.

3 <V 18:4>There are no speeches or conversations, where their voices are not being heard.

4 <V 18:5>Their sound has gone forth through all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world.

5 <V 18:6>He has placed his tabernacle in the sun, and he is like a bridegroom coming out of his bedroom. He has exulted like a giant running along the way;

6 <V 18:7>his departure is from the summit of heaven. And his course reaches all the way to its summit. Neither is there anyone who can hide himself from his heat.

7 <V 18:8>The law of the Lord is immaculate, converting souls. The testimony of the Lord is faithful, providing wisdom to little ones.

8 <V 18:9>The justice of the Lord is right, rejoicing hearts. The precepts of the Lord are brilliant, enlightening the eyes.

9 <V 18:10>The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for all generations. The judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves:

10 <V 18:11>desirable beyond gold and many precious stones, and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.

11 <V 18:12>For, indeed, your servant keeps them, and in keeping them, there are many rewards.

12 <V 18:13>Who can understand transgression? From my hidden faults, cleanse me, O Lord,

13 <V 18:14>and from those of others, spare your servant. If they will have no dominion over me, then I will be immaculate, and I will be cleansed from the greatest transgression.