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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To the director: A song of David.
1The heavens tell about the glory of God.
The skies announce what his hands have made.
2Each new day tells more of the story,
and each night reveals more and more about God’s power.#19:2 Or “Like the changing of the guards, each day passes the news to the next day and each night passes information to the next night.”
3You cannot hear them say anything.
They don’t make any sound we can hear.
4But their message goes throughout the world.
Their teaching reaches the ends of the earth.
The sun’s tent is set up in the heavens.
5It comes out like a happy bridegroom from his bedroom.
It begins its path across the sky
like an athlete eager to run a race.
6It starts at one end of the sky
and runs all the way to the other end.
Nothing can hide from its heat.
7The Lord’s teachings are perfect.
They give strength to his people.
The Lord’s rules can be trusted.
They help even the foolish become wise.
8The Lord’s laws are right.
They make people happy.
The Lord’s commands are good.
They show people the right way to live.
9Learning respect for the Lord is good.
It will last forever.
The Lord’s judgments are right.
They are completely fair.
10His teachings are worth more than pure gold.
They are sweeter than the best honey dripping from the honeycomb.
11His teachings warn his servants,
and good things come to those who obey them.
12People cannot see their own mistakes,
so don’t let me commit secret sins.
13Don’t let me do what I know is wrong.
Don’t let sin control me.
If you help me, I can be pure
and free from sin.
14May my words and thoughts please you.
Lord, you are my Rock—the one who rescues me.
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