OEB PSA Chapter 19

Psalm 19 – The Glory of God in the Heavens

Revision 2

For the leader. A psalm of David.

19 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 pitched a tent for the sun in the sky,

5 it comes out like a bridegroom from his bridal 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.

In Praise of the Law

7 The law of the Lord is perfect,

renewing life.

The decrees of the Lord are trusty,

making the simple 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 I know not.

13 Keep your servant from wilful sins –

from falling under their sway:

then blameless and clear will I be

from great offence.

14 May the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart

be pleasing to you, Lord,

my rock and redeemer.