Psalms 19
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Psalm 19
God’s Glory in Creation and the Law
To the leader. A Psalm of David.
1 #
Gen 1.6; Isa 40.22; Rom 1.19, 20 The heavens are telling the glory of God,
and the firmament#19.1 Or dome proclaims his handiwork.
2 #
Ps 74.16
Day to day pours forth speech,
and night to night declares knowledge.
3There is no speech, nor are there words;
their voice is not heard;
4 #
Rom 10.18
yet their voice#19.4 Gk Jerome Compare Syr: Heb line goes out through all the earth
and their words to the end of the world.
In the heavens#19.4 Heb In them he has set a tent for the sun,
5 #
Eccl 1.5
which comes out like a bridegroom from his wedding canopy,
and like a strong man runs its course with joy.
6 #
Deut 30.4; Ps 113.3 Its rising is from the end of the heavens
and its circuit to the end of them,
and nothing is hid from its heat.
7 #
Ps 23.3; 93.5; 111.7; 119.98–100, 142 The law of the Lord is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the decrees of the Lord are sure,
making wise the simple;
8 #
Ps 12.6; 119.128, 130 the precepts of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is clear,
enlightening the eyes;
9 #
Ps 119.42
the fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever;
the ordinances of the Lord are true
and righteous altogether.
10 #
Prov 8.10; 16.24 More to be desired are they than gold,
even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey
and drippings of the honeycomb.
11 #
Ps 17.4; Prov 29.18 Moreover, by them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
12 #
Ps 51.1, 2; 90.8; 139.6 But who can detect one’s own errors?
Clear me from hidden faults.
13 #
Ps 25.11; 32.2; 119.33 Keep back your servant also from the insolent;#19.13 Or from proud thoughts
do not let them have dominion over me.
Then I shall be blameless
and innocent of great transgression.
14 #
Ps 18.2; 104.34; Isa 41.14; 43.14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable to you,
O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
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