Psalm 19
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

Psalm 19

God’s Glory in Creation and the Law

To the leader. A Psalm of David.

1The heavens are telling the glory of God;
    and the firmament[a] proclaims his handiwork.
2Day to day pours forth speech,
    and night to night declares knowledge.
3There is no speech, nor are there words;
    their voice is not heard;
4yet their voice[b] goes out through all the earth,
    and their words to the end of the world.

In the heavens[c] he has set a tent for the sun,
5which comes out like a bridegroom from his wedding canopy,
    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 nothing is hid from its heat.

7The law of the Lord is perfect,
    reviving the soul;
the decrees of the Lord are sure,
    making wise the simple;
8the precepts of the Lord are right,
    rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is clear,
    enlightening the eyes;
9the fear of the Lord is pure,
    enduring forever;
the ordinances 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.
12But who can detect their errors?
    Clear me from hidden faults.
13Keep back your servant also from the insolent;[d]
    do not let them 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 to you,
    O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 19:1 Or dome
  2. Psalm 19:4 Gk Jerome Compare Syr: Heb line
  3. Psalm 19:4 Heb In them
  4. Psalm 19:13 Or from proud thoughts
Scripture quotations are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright © 1989, 1993 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.





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