19:1 |
<> The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork. |
19:2 |
Day after day they pour forth speech, and night after night they display knowledge. |
19:3 |
There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. |
19:4 |
Their voice has gone out through all the earth, their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun, |
19:5 |
which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, like a strong man rejoicing to run his course. |
19:6 |
His going forth is from the end of the heavens, his circuit to its ends; There is nothing hidden from its heat. |
19:7 |
Yahweh's law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh's testimony is sure, making wise the simple. |
19:8 |
Yahweh's precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. Yahweh's commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes. |
19:9 |
The fear of Yahweh is clean, enduring forever. Yahweh's ordinances are true, and righteous altogether. |
19:10 |
More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb. |
19:11 |
Moreover by them is your servant warned. In keeping them there is great reward. |
19:12 |
Who can discern his errors? Forgive me from hidden errors. |
19:13 |
Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins. Let them not have dominion over me. Then I will be upright. I will be blameless and innocent of great transgression. |
19:14 |
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Yahweh, my rock, and my redeemer. |