The heavens
declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his
handywork.
19:2
Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth
knowledge.
19:3
[There is] no speech nor language, [where] their voice is
not heard.
19:4
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,
19:5
Which [is] as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, [and]
rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
19:6
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.
19:7
The law of the LORD [is] perfect, converting the soul: the
testimony of the LORD [is] sure, making wise the simple.
19:8
The statutes of the LORD [are] right, rejoicing the heart:
the commandment of the LORD [is] pure, enlightening the eyes.
19:9
The fear of the LORD [is] clean, enduring for ever: the
judgments of the LORD [are] true [and] righteous altogether.
19:10
More to be desired [are they] than gold, yea, than much
fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
19:11
Moreover by them is thy servant warned: [and] in keeping
of them [there is] great reward.
19:12
Who can understand [his] errors? cleanse thou me from
secret [faults].
19:13
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.
19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart,
be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my
redeemer.
