The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.
Psalm 19:1
Berean Standard Bible · 14 verses
Psalm 19, attributed to David, moves from the sky to the heart. First it describes the heavens and the sun telling of God’s glory without using words; then it praises the Lord’s law as perfect, trustworthy and a source of joy and light. It ends with a personal prayer that the writer’s words and inner thoughts would please God.
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.
1The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.
2Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.
3Without speech or language, without a sound to be heard,
4their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens He has pitched a tent for the sun.
5Like a bridegroom emerging from his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course,
6it rises at one end of the heavens and runs its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth.
7The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.
8The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
9The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.
10They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
11By them indeed Your servant is warned; in keeping them is great reward.
12Who can discern his own errors? Cleanse me from my hidden faults.
13Keep Your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless and cleansed of great transgression.
14May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.
Psalm 19:1
The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.
Psalm 19:7
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Psalm 19:14