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A psalm of David.</h3><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.19.1" /><A name="2"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/19-1.htm"><b></b></a></span>The heavens declare the glory of God,</p><p class="poem">and the expanse<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.19.1.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a> proclaims the work of his hands.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.19.1.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.19.2" /> <A name="3"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/19-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>Day after day they pour out speech;</p><p class="poem">night after night they communicate knowledge.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.Psalms.19.2.1"><span class="fnAlphabet">A</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.19.3" /> <A name="4"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/19-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>There is no speech; there are no words;</p><p class="poem">their voice is not heard.</p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.19.4" /> <A name="5"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/19-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>Their message<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.Psalms.19.4.1"><span class="fnAlphabet">A</span></a> has gone out to the whole earth,</p><p class="poem">and their words to the ends of the world.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.19.4.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem">In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.19.4.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.19.5" /> <A name="6"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/19-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>It is like a bridegroom coming from his home;</p><p class="poem">it rejoices like an athlete running a course.</p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.19.6" /> <A name="7"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/19-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>It rises from one end of the heavens</p><p class="poem">and circles to their other end;<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.19.6.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem">nothing is hidden from its heat.</p></blockquote><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.19.7" /> <A name="8"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/19-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>The instruction of the L<span class="smallcaps">ord</span> is perfect,</p><p class="poem">renewing one’s life;<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.19.7.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem">the testimony of the L<span class="smallcaps">ord</span> is trustworthy,</p><p class="poem">making the inexperienced wise.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.19.7.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.19.8" /> <A name="9"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/19-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>The precepts of the L<span class="smallcaps">ord</span> are right,</p><p class="poem">making the heart glad;<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.19.8.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem">the command of the L<span class="smallcaps">ord</span> is radiant,</p><p class="poem">making the eyes light up.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.19.8.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.19.9" /> <A name="10"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/19-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>The fear of the L<span class="smallcaps">ord</span> is pure,</p><p class="poem">enduring forever;<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.19.9.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem">the ordinances of the L<span class="smallcaps">ord</span> are reliable</p><p class="poem">and altogether righteous.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.19.9.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.19.10" /> <A name="11"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/19-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>They are more desirable than gold —</p><p class="poem">than an abundance of pure gold;<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.19.10.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem">and sweeter than honey</p><p class="poem">dripping from a honeycomb.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.19.10.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.19.11" /> <A name="12"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/19-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>In addition, your servant is warned by them,</p><p class="poem">and in keeping them there is an abundant reward.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.19.11.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.19.12" /> <A name="13"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/19-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>Who perceives his unintentional sins?</p><p class="poem">Cleanse me from my hidden faults.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.19.12.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.19.13" /> <A name="14"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/19-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>Moreover, keep your servant from willful sins;<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.19.13.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem">do not let them rule me.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.19.13.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a></p><p class="poem">Then I will be blameless</p><p class="poem">and cleansed from blatant rebellion.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.19.13.3"><span class="xrfAlphabet">c</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.19.14" /> <A name=""></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/19-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>May the words of my mouth</p><p class="poem">and the meditation of my heart</p><p class="poem">be acceptable to you,<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.19.14.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem">L<span class="smallcaps">ord</span>, my rock and my Redeemer.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.19.14.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a></p></blockquote><br /><section id="footnotes-Psalms.19" class="fnSection"><aside id="fn.Psalms.19.2.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.19.2">19:2</a></span> Or <span class="italic">Day to day pours out speech, and night to night communicates knowledge</span></aside><aside id="fn.Psalms.19.4.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.19.4">19:4</a></span> LXX, Sym, Syr, Vg; MT reads <span class="italic">line</span></aside><br /><section id="cross-references-Psalms.19" class="xrfSection"><aside id="xrf.Psalms.19.1.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.19.1">19:1</a></span> Gn 1:6</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.19.1.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.19.1">19:1</a></span> Ps 50:6; Rm 1:19–20</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.19.4.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.19.4">19:4</a></span> Rm 10:18</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.19.4.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.19.4">19:4</a></span> Is 40:22</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.19.6.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.19.6">19:6</a></span> Ec 1:5</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.19.7.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.19.7">19:7</a></span> Ps 111:7</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.19.7.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.19.7">19:7</a></span> Ps 93:5; 119:130</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.19.8.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.19.8">19:8</a></span> Ps 119:14</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.19.8.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.19.8">19:8</a></span> Ps 13:3</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.19.9.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.19.9">19:9</a></span> Ps 111:10</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.19.9.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.19.9">19:9</a></span> Ps 119:30</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.19.10.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.19.10">19:10</a></span> Ps 119:72,127</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.19.10.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.19.10">19:10</a></span> Ps 119:103</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.19.11.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.19.11">19:11</a></span> Pr 29:18</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.19.12.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.19.12">19:12</a></span> Ps 90:8</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.19.13.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.19.13">19:13</a></span> Nm 15:30</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.19.13.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.19.13">19:13</a></span> Gn 4:7</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.19.13.3"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.19.13">19:13</a></span> Ps 51:7; Ezk 36:25</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.19.14.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.19.14">19:14</a></span> Ps 104:34</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.19.14.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.19.14">19:14</a></span> Ps 78:35</aside><br /><section id="study-notes-Psalms.19" class="snSection"><br /></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">The Christian Standard Bible. 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