Psalms 19
14 verses
Psalm 19 is a creation and Torah integrating creation testimony with the superiority of God's revealed law and instruction, exemplifying the theological concerns of Book 1. The psalmist employs vivid imagery and direct address to God, establishing the intimate dialogue between worshiper and the divine that characterizes the psalmic tradition. The theological assertions center on God's character as both judge and redeemer, creating a comprehensive vision of divine justice and mercy integrated with human experience. The psalm reflects on both personal circumstance and communal identity, suggesting that individual faith finds validation through shared experience with the covenant community. The liturgical context indicates this psalm's function in worship where personal piety integrates with communal celebration of God's acts and attributes. The concluding movement typically affirms confidence in God's faithfulness, exemplifying the psalmic pattern of transformation through prayer and remembrance of divine acts throughout history.
VERSES IN THIS CHAPTER
1
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
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2
Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
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3
There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
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4
Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,
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5
Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
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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.
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The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
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The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
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The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
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10
More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
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Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
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12
Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.
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13
Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.
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14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.
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