Psalms

19 The heavens are declaring the glory of God;+

The skies above* proclaim the work of his hands.+

 2 Day after day their speech bubbles forth,

And night after night they reveal knowledge.

 3 There is no speech, and there are no words;

Their voice is not heard.

 4 But into all the earth their sound* has gone out,

And to the ends of the inhabited earth* their message.+

In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun;

 5 It is like a bridegroom emerging from the bridal chamber;

It rejoices like a mighty man running his course.

 6 It emerges from one end of the heavens,

And it circles to their other end;+

And nothing is concealed from its heat.

 8 The orders from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice;+

The commandment of Jehovah is clean, making the eyes shine.+

10 They are more desirable than gold,

Than much fine* gold,+

And sweeter than honey,+ the honey that drips from the combs.

11 By them your servant has been warned;+

In keeping them, there is a large reward.+

13 And hold your servant back from presumptuous acts;+

Do not let them dominate me.+

Then I will be complete,+

And innocent of blatant sins.*

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

Be pleasing to you,+ O Jehovah, my Rock+ and my Redeemer.+