Psalm 19 - Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

The Wonders of God and the Goodness of His Law

(A psalm by David for the music leader.)

¹ The heavens keep telling the wonders of God, and the skies declare what he has done.

² Each day informs the following day; each night announces to the next.

³ They don't speak a word, and there is never the sound of a voice.

⁴ Yet their message reaches all the earth, and it travels around the world. In the heavens a tent is set up for the sun.

⁵ It rises like a bridegroom and gets ready like a hero eager to run a race.

⁶ It travels all the way across the sky. Nothing hides from its heat.

⁷ The Law of the Lord is perfect; it gives us new life. His teachings last forever, and they give wisdom to ordinary people.

⁸ The Lord's instruction is right; it makes our hearts glad. His commands shine brightly, and they give us light.

⁹ Worshiping the Lord is sacred; he will always be worshiped. All his decisions are correct and fair.

¹⁰ They are worth more than the finest gold and are sweeter than honey from a honeycomb.

¹¹ By your teachings, Lord, I am warned; by obeying them, I am greatly rewarded.

¹² None of us know our faults. Forgive me when I sin without knowing it.

¹³ Don't let me do wrong on purpose, Lord, or let sin have control over my life. Then I will be innocent, and not guilty of some terrible fault.

¹⁴ Let my words and my thoughts be pleasing to you, Lord, because you are my mighty rock and my protector.