Psalms19

¹To the choirmaster . A Psalm of David . The heavens declare the glory of God , and the sky above proclaims his handiwork .

²Day to day pours out speech , and night to night reveals knowledge .

³There is no speech , nor are there words , whose voice is not heard .

⁴Their voice goes out through all the earth , and their words to the end of the world . In them he has set a tent for the sun ,

⁵which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber , and, like a strong man , runs its course with joy .

⁶Its rising is from the end of the heavens , and its circuit to the end of them, and there is nothing hidden from its heat .

⁷The law of the Lord is perfect , reviving the soul ; the testimony of the Lord is sure , making wise the simple ;

⁸the precepts of the Lord are right , rejoicing the heart ; the commandment of the Lord is pure , enlightening the eyes ;

⁹the fear of the Lord is clean , enduring forever ; the rules of the Lord are true , and righteous altogether .

¹⁰More to be desired are they than gold , even much fine gold ; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb .

¹¹Moreover , by them is your servant warned ; in keeping them there is great reward .

¹²Who can discern his errors ? Declare me innocent from hidden faults.

¹³Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me! Then I shall be blameless , and innocent of great transgression .

¹⁴Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight , O Lord, my rock and my redeemer .