Psalm 19

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Psalm 19

Psalm 19:1–3 NIV84

1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. 2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. 3 There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard.

Psalm 19:4–6 NIV84

4 Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun, 5 which is like a bridegroom coming forth from his pavilion, like a champion rejoicing to run his course. 6 It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is hidden from its heat.

Psalm 19:7–9 NIV84

7 The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. 8 The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. 9 The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the Lord are sure and altogether righteous.

Psalm 19:10–11 NIV84

10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. 11 By them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.

Psalm 19:12–14 NIV84

12 Who can discern his errors? Forgive my hidden faults. 13 Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then will I be blameless, innocent of great transgression. 14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.

The Bible Knowledge Commentary Psalm 19

Psalm 19

David was moved by observing that the heavens, under the dominating influence of the sun, declare the splendor of God’s handiwork. By comparison, he then described the dominating influence of the Law of the Lord which enlightened him. Then he prayed for complete cleansing so that his life would be acceptable to God. The psalm, therefore, surveys both God’s natural revelation and His specific revelation, which prompts a response of self-examination.

The Old Testament frequently joins the description of the Lord as Law-Giver and Creator. Accordingly in the first part of this psalm, ’ēl (“God”) is used (v. 1) to denote His power as the Creator, and in the second part, Yahweh (“the LORD”) is used (vv. 7–9, 14), the personal name by which He made Himself known as Israel’s covenant God.