Psalms, Chapter 19


[001] The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

[002] Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.

[003] There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.

[004] Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,

[005] Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.

[006] His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.

[007] The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

[008] The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

[009] The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.

[010] More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

[011] Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.

[012] Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.

[013] Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.

[014] Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.



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