Psalms 19:1-9 ▼

1 For the music director; a psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky displays his handiwork.

2 Day after day it speaks out; night after night it reveals his greatness.

3 There is no actual speech or word, nor is its voice literally heard.

4 Yet its voice echoes throughout the earth; its words carry to the distant horizon. In the sky he has pitched a tent for the sun.

5 Like a bridegroom it emerges from its chamber; like a strong man it enjoys running its course.

6 It emerges from the distant horizon, and goes from one end of the sky to the other; nothing can escape its heat.

7 The law of the LORD is perfect and preserves one's life. The rules set down by the LORD are reliable and impart wisdom to the inexperienced.

8 The LORD's precepts are fair and make one joyful. The LORD's commands are pure and give insight for life.

9 The commands to fear the LORD are right and endure forever. The judgments given by the LORD are trustworthy and absolutely just.