Psalms 19

1The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

1 The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament showeth his handiwork.

1 The heavens declare the glory ofGod; and the expanse sheweth the work of his hands.

1 The heavens are sounding the glory of God; the arch of the sky makes clear the work of his hands.

2Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.

2Day unto day uttereth speech, And night unto night showeth knowledge.

2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.

2Day after day it sends out its word, and night after night it gives knowledge.

3There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.

3There is no speech nor language; Their voice is not heard.

3 There is no speech and there are no words, yet their voice is heard.

3There are no words or language; their voice makes no sound.

4Their 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,

4Their 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,

4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their language to the extremity of the world. In them hath he set a tent for the sun,

4Their line has gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them has he put a tent for the sun,

5Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.

5Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, And rejoiceth as a strong man to run his course.

5 And he is as a bridegroom going forth from his chamber; he rejoiceth as a strong man to run the race.

5Who is like a newly married man coming from his bride-tent, and is glad like a strong runner starting on his way.

6His 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.

6His going forth is from the end of the heavens, And his circuit unto the ends of it; And there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.

6 His going forth is from the end of the heavens, and his circuit unto the ends of it; and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.

6His going out is from the end of the heaven, and his circle to the ends of it; there is nothing which is not open to his heat.

7The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.

7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple;

7The law of the Lord is good, giving new life to the soul: the witness of the Lord is certain, giving wisdom to the foolish.

8The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.

8The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart: The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes.

8 The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes;

8The orders of the Lord are right, making glad the heart: the rule of the Lord is holy, giving light to the eyes.

9The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.

9The fear of Jehovah is clean, enduring for ever: The ordinances of Jehovah are true, and righteous altogether.

9 The fear of Jehovah is clean, enduring for ever; the judgments of Jehovah are truth, they are righteous altogether:

9The fear of the Lord is clean, and has no end; the decisions of the Lord are true and full of righteousness.

10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the droppings of the honeycomb.

10 They are more precious than gold, yea, than much fine gold; and sweeter than honey and the dropping of the honeycomb.

10More to be desired are they than gold, even than much shining gold; sweeter than the dropping honey.

11Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.

11Moreover by them is thy servant warned: In keeping them there is great reward.

11 Moreover, by them is thy servant enlightened; in keeping them there is great reward.

11By them is your servant made conscious of danger, and in keeping them there is great reward.

12Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.

12Who can discern his errors? Clear thou me from hidden faults.

12 Who understandeth [his] errors? Purify me from secret [faults].

12Who has full knowledge of his errors? make me clean from secret evil.

13Keep 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.

13Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me: Then shall I be upright, And I shall be clear from great transgression.

13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous [sins]; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be perfect, and I shall be innocent from great transgression.

13Keep your servant back from sins of pride; let them not have rule over me: then will I be upright and free from great sin.

14Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.

14Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in thy sight, O Jehovah, my rock, and my redeemer.

14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Jehovah, my rock, and my redeemer.

14Let the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart be pleasing in your eyes, O Lord, my strength and my salvation.