The Heavens Declare the Glory of God
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.
1The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of His hands.
- PS 19:1[NOTE]TWO BOOKS. Verses 1 to 6 are God's book of nature; verses 7 to 11 are God's book, the Law. Both tell you about Him. Paul quotes 19:4 in Romans 10:18.
2Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they reveal knowledge.
3Without speech or language,
without a sound to be heard,
4their 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.
- PS 19:4[QUOTED]Quoted in the New Testament → ROM 10:18
5Like a bridegroom emerging from his chamber,
like a champion rejoicing to run his course,
6it rises at one end of the heavens
and runs its circuit to the other;
nothing is deprived of its warmth.
7The Law of Yahweh is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the testimony of Yahweh is trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
8The precepts of Yahweh are right,
bringing joy to the heart;
the commandments of Yahweh are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.
9The fear of Yahweh is pure,
enduring forever;
the judgments of Yahweh are true,
being altogether righteous.
10They are more precious than gold,
than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
than honey from the comb.
11By them indeed Your servant is warned;
in keeping them is great reward.
12Who can discern his own errors?
Cleanse me from my hidden faults.
13Keep Your servant also from willful sins;
may they not rule over me.
Then I will be blameless
and cleansed of great transgression.
14May the words of my mouth
and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing in Your sight,
O Yahweh, my Rock and my Redeemer.
- PS 19:14[HEART]Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart please You.
- PS 19:14[NOTE]MOUTH AND HEART. Many pastors pray this verse before they preach.