Psalm 19
JPS TaNaKH 1917
Chapter overview
Psalm 19 hears silent testimony in the heavens and life-giving wisdom in divine instruction. More desirable than gold and sweeter than honey, that teaching also exposes hidden faults and reforms speech.
CreationInstructionWisdomSelf-examination
1(19-1) For the Leader. A Psalm of David. (19-2) The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament showeth His handiwork;
2(19-3) Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night revealeth knowledge;
3(19-4) There is no speech, there are no words, neither is their voice heard.
4(19-5) Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath He set a tent for the sun,
5(19-6) Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run his course.
6(19-7) His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it; and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
7(19-8) The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
8(19-9) The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9(19-10) The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever; the ordinances of the LORD are true, they are righteous altogether;
10(19-11) More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
11(19-12) Moreover by them is Thy servant warned; in keeping of them there is great reward.
12(19-13) Who can discern his errors? Clear Thou me from hidden faults.
13(19-14) Keep back Thy servant also from presumptuous sins, that they may not have dominion over me; then shall I be faultless, and I shall be clear from great transgression.
14(19-15) Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable before Thee, O LORD, my Rock, and my Redeemer.
Verses to memorize from Psalm 19
- Psalm 19:1(19-1) For the Leader. A Psalm of David. (19-2) The heavens declare the…
- Psalm 19:14(19-15) Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be…
JPS TaNaKH 1917 — Public Domain. Where these translations come from.