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Psalms Chapter 19 (BSB)

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Psalms 19: Creation and the Perfect Law
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1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. 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 reveal knowledge.

3 Without speech or language, without a sound to be heard,

4 their voice has gone 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 Like a bridegroom emerging from his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course,

6 it rises at one end of the heavens and runs its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth.

7 The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.

8 The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

9 The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.

10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.

11 By them indeed Your servant is warned; in keeping them is great reward.

12 Who can discern his own errors? Cleanse me from my hidden faults.

13 Keep Your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless and cleansed 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Psalm 19 cover?
Psalm 19 moves from creation to Scripture: the first half (vv.1-6) describes the heavens declaring God's glory, and the second half (vv.7-14) praises the perfection of God's law, ending with a prayer that 'the words of my mouth' be acceptable to him (v.14).
What does verse 1 mean by 'The heavens declare the glory of God'?
It opens the psalm's claim that creation itself testifies to God without words -- 'There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard' (v.3).
Why does the psalm switch from nature to the law of the LORD?
Verse 7 pivots from describing creation to describing Scripture, calling the law of the LORD 'perfect, converting the soul' and more desirable 'than gold, yea, than much fine gold' (v.10), treating both as revelations of God.

Today's Verse

`Because of' his strength I will give heed unto thee; For God is my high tower.

Psalms 59:9 | ASV

Verse Of The Day

Halfway through, the focus shifts from creation to God's law, calling it perfect, sure, and more desirable than gold, a theme picked up in Psalms 19:1 and Psalms 104:34, ending with David's prayer before Psalms 20.