19:1 For the director of music. A psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the skies announce what his hands have made.
19:2 Day after day they tell the story; night after night they tell it again.
19:3 They have no speech or words; they have no voice to be heard.
19:4 But their message goes out through all the world; their words go everywhere on earth. The sky is like a home for the sun.
19:5 The sun comes out like a bridegroom from his bedroom. It rejoices like an athlete eager to run a race.
19:6 The sun rises at one end of the sky and follows its path to the other end. Nothing hides from its heat.
19:7 The teachings of the Lord are perfect; they give new strength. The rules of the Lord can be trusted; they make plain people wise.
19:8 The orders of the Lord are right; they make people happy. The commands of the Lord are pure; they light up the way.
19:9 Respect for the Lord is good; it will last forever. The judgments of the Lord are true; they are completely right.
19:10 They are worth more than gold, even the purest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even the finest honey.
19:11 By them your servant is warned. Keeping them brings great reward.
19:12 People cannot see their own mistakes. Forgive me for my secret sins.
19:13 Keep me from the sins of pride; don’t let them rule me. Then I can be pure and innocent of the greatest of sins.
19:14 I hope my words and thoughts please you. Lord, you are my Rock, the one who saves me.
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