Psalms 19
19
God’s Witnesses
For the Pure and Shining One
A poem of praise by King David, his loving servant
God’s Story in the Skies
1God’s splendor is a tale that is told,
written in the stars. # 19:1 Or “The heavens are continually rehearsing the glory of God.”
Space itself speaks his story
through the marvels of the heavens.
His truth is on tour in the starry vault of the sky,
showing his skill in creation’s craftsmanship.
2Each day gushes out its message # 19:2 Or “speaks its prophecy.” to the next,
night by night whispering its knowledge to all—
3without a sound, without a word, without a voice being heard,
4yet all the world can hear its echo.
Everywhere its message goes out.
What a heavenly home God has set for the sun,
shining in the superdome of the sky!
5See how he leaves his celestial chamber each morning,
radiant as a bridegroom ready for his wedding,
like a day-breaking champion eager to run his course.
6He rises on one horizon, completing his circuit on the other,
warming lives and lands with his heat.
God’s Story in the Scriptures
7Yahweh’s Word # 19:7 Or “The Torah.” is perfect in every way;
how it revives our souls!
Yahweh’s laws lead us to truth,
and his ways change the simple into wise.
8Yahweh’s teachings are right and make us joyful;
his precepts are so pure!
Yahweh’s commands challenge us to keep close to his heart!
The revelation-light of his Word makes my spirit shine radiant.
9Yahweh’s decrees are trustworthy.
The fear of Yahweh is pure, enduring forever.
10The rarest treasures of life are found in his truth.
That’s why God’s Word is prized like others prize the finest gold.
Sweeter also than honey are his living words—
sweet words dripping from the honeycomb!
11For they warn us, your servants,
and keep us from following the wicked way,
giving a lifetime guarantee:
great success to every obedient soul!
12How would I discern the waywardness # 19:12 The word waywardness is taken from the Hebrew word for “errors.” of my heart?
Lord, forgive my hidden flaws whenever you find them.
13Keep cleansing me, God,
and keep me from my secret, selfish sins;
may they never rule over me!
For only then will I be free from fault
and remain innocent of rebellion.
14So may the words of my mouth, my meditation-thoughts,
and every movement of my heart be always pure and pleasing,
acceptable before your eyes, Yahweh,
my only Redeemer, my Protector. # 19:14 Or “my rock [of protection].”
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Learn More About The Passion TranslationTehillim (Psalms) 19
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1The heavens are proclaiming the esteem of Ěl; And the expanse is declaring the work of His hand.
2Day to day pours forth speech, And night to night reveals knowledge.
3There is no speech, and there are no words, Their voice is not heard.
4Their line has gone out through all the earth, And their words to the end of the world. In them He set up a tent for the sun,
5And it is like a bridegroom coming out of his room, It rejoices like a strong man to run the path.
6Its rising is from one end of the heavens, And its circuit to the other end; And naught is hidden from its heat.
7The Torah of יהוה is perfect, bringing back the being; The witness of יהוה is trustworthy, making wise the simple;
8The orders of יהוה are straight, rejoicing the heart; The command of יהוה is clear, enlightening the eyes;
9The fear of יהוה is clean, standing forever; The right-rulings of יהוה are true, They are righteous altogether,
10More desirable than gold, Than much fine gold; And sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.
11Also, Your servant is warned by them, In guarding them there is great reward.
12Who discerns mistakes? Declare me innocent from those that are secret,
13Also keep Your servant back from presumptuous ones, Do not let them rule over me. Then shall I be perfect, and innocent of great transgression.
14Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be pleasing before You, O יהוה, my rock and my redeemer.
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