Psalm 19 | Liturgical Calendar

1

The heavens declare the glory of God, *

and the firmament shows his handiwork.

2

One day speaks to another, *

and one night gives knowledge to another.

3

There is neither speech nor language, *

and their voices are not heard;

4

But their sound has gone out into all lands, *

and their words to the ends of the world.

5

In them he has set a tent for the sun; *

which comes forth as a bridegroom out of his chamber, and rejoices like a strong man to run his course.

6

It goes forth from the uttermost part of the heavens, and runs about to the end of it again; *

and there is nothing hidden from its heat.

7

The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; *

the testimony of the Lord is sure, and gives wisdom to the simple.

8

The statutes of the Lord are right, and rejoice the heart; *

the commandment of the Lord is pure, and gives light to the eyes.

9

The fear of the Lord is clean, and endures for ever; *

the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.

10

More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; *

sweeter also than honey, than the drippings from the honeycomb.

11

Moreover, by them is your servant taught, *

and in keeping them there is great reward.

12

Who can tell how often he offends? *

O cleanse me from my secret faults.

13

Keep your servant also from presumptuous sins, lest they get the dominion over me; *

so shall I be undefiled, and innocent of great offense.

14

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in your sight, *

O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.