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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/psalms/19.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/19.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my strength and my Redeemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, LORD, my rock and my Redeemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Thy sight, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O Yahweh, my rock and my Redeemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable <i>and</i> pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my [firm, immovable] rock and my Redeemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, LORD, my rock and my Redeemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to You, LORD, my rock and my Redeemer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in thy sight, O Jehovah, my rock, and my redeemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Let my words and my thoughts be pleasing to you, LORD, because you are my mighty rock and my protector. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my rock, and my redeemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />May the words from my mouth and the thoughts from my heart be acceptable to you, O LORD, my rock and my defender.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />May my words and my thoughts be acceptable to you, O LORD, my refuge and my redeemer! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />May my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my sheltering rock and my redeemer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight always, LORD, my rock and my redeemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Yahweh, my rock, and my redeemer. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Let the sayings of my mouth, "" And the meditation of my heart, "" Be for a pleasing thing before You, "" O YHWH, my rock, and my redeemer!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Let the sayings of my mouth, And the meditation of my heart, Be for a pleasing thing before Thee, O Jehovah, my rock, and my redeemer!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The saying of my mouth and the meditation of my heart shall be for acceptance before thee, O Jehovah, my rock and my redeemer.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the words of my mouth shall be such as may please: and the meditation of my heart always in thy sight. O Lord, my helper, and my redeemer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 18:15>And the eloquence of my mouth will be so as to please, along with the meditation of my heart, in your sight, forever, O Lord, my helper and my redeemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Let the words of my mouth be acceptable, the thoughts of my heart before you, LORD, my rock and my redeemer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my helper and my Saviour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Let the words of my mouth be for your pleasure, and the meditation of my heart before you, LORD JEHOVAH, my helper and my Savior. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable before Thee, O LORD, my Rock, and my Redeemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />So shall the sayings of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be pleasing continually before thee, O Lord my helper, and my redeemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/19-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=1966" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/19.htm">The Heavens Declare the Glory of God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>Keep Your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless and cleansed of great transgression. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/561.htm" title="561: ’im·rê- (N-mpc) -- Speech, word. From 'amar; something said.">May the words</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: p̄î (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">of my mouth</a> <a href="/hebrew/1902.htm" title="1902: wə·heḡ·yō·wn (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Resounding music, meditation, musing. Intensive from hagah; a murmuring sound, i.e. A musical notation; by implication, a machination.">and the meditation</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">of my heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yih·yū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">be</a> <a href="/hebrew/7522.htm" title="7522: lə·rā·ṣō·wn (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Goodwill, favor, acceptance, will. Or ratson; from ratsah; delight.">pleasing</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 2ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">in Your sight,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">O LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6697.htm" title="6697: ṣū·rî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Rock, cliff. Or tsur; from tsuwr; properly, a cliff; generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge.">my Rock</a> <a href="/hebrew/1350.htm" title="1350: wə·ḡō·’ă·lî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc:: 1cs) -- To redeem, act as kinsman. A primitive root, to redeem, i.e. To be the next of kin.">and my Redeemer.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-2.htm">James 3:2</a></span><br />We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-1.htm">Proverbs 16:1</a></span><br />The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34-37</a></span><br />You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. / The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. / But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Romans 10:9-10</a></span><br />that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. / For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-8.htm">Philippians 4:8</a></span><br />Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-17.htm">Colossians 3:17</a></span><br />And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a></span><br />Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-15.htm">1 Peter 3:15</a></span><br />But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a></span><br />Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-21.htm">1 John 3:21-22</a></span><br />Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God, / and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-23.htm">Proverbs 4:23</a></span><br />Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/51-10.htm">Psalm 51:10</a></span><br />Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/141-3.htm">Psalm 141:3</a></span><br />Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-23.htm">Proverbs 21:23</a></span><br />He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/6-5.htm">Isaiah 6:5-7</a></span><br />Then I said: “Woe is me, for I am ruined, because I am a man of unclean lips dwelling among a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Hosts.” / Then one of the seraphim flew to me, and in his hand was a glowing coal that he had taken with tongs from the altar. / And with it he touched my mouth and said: “Now that this has touched your lips, your iniquity is removed and your sin is atoned for.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.</p><p class="hdg">Let</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/5-1.htm">Psalm 5:1,2</a></b></br> To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/51-15.htm">Psalm 51:15</a></b></br> O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/66-18.htm">Psalm 66:18-20</a></b></br> If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear <i>me</i>: … </p><p class="hdg">strength [heb.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-1.htm">Psalm 18:1,2</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, <i>A Psalm</i> of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day <i>that</i> the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said, I will love thee, O LORD, my strength… </p><p class="hdg">redeemer</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/19-25.htm">Job 19:25</a></b></br> For I know <i>that</i> my redeemer liveth, and <i>that</i> he shall stand at the latter <i>day</i> upon the earth:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/43-14.htm">Isaiah 43:14</a></b></br> Thus saith the LORD, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; For your sake I have sent to Babylon, and have brought down all their nobles, and the Chaldeans, whose cry <i>is</i> in the ships.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/44-6.htm">Isaiah 44:6</a></b></br> Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I <i>am</i> the first, and I <i>am</i> the last; and beside me <i>there is</i> no God.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/6-10.htm">Acceptable</a> <a href="/psalms/19-1.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/19-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/19-8.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/19-8.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/9-16.htm">Meditation</a> <a href="/psalms/18-8.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/psalms/19-1.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/job/6-25.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/psalms/19-1.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/job/19-25.htm">Redeemer</a> <a href="/psalms/18-46.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/psalms/19-4.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/psalms/18-24.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/psalms/18-39.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/16-7.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/psalms/19-4.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/20-3.htm">Acceptable</a> <a href="/psalms/20-1.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/20-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/25-15.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/20-4.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/49-3.htm">Meditation</a> <a href="/psalms/22-13.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/psalms/20-1.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/69-31.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/psalms/20-1.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/69-18.htm">Redeemer</a> <a href="/psalms/27-5.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/psalms/31-18.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/psalms/31-19.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/psalms/20-2.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/21-11.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/psalms/22-1.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/19-1.htm">The creatures show God's glory</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">The excellence of the divine law</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/19-12.htm">David prays for grace</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In ancient Israel, oral communication was a primary means of conveying laws, traditions, and teachings. The psalmist's desire for his words to be pleasing suggests a conscious effort to align speech with God's will, echoing the call for purity in speech found in <a href="/james/3-2.htm">James 3:2-12</a>.<p><b>and the meditation of my heart</b><br>The heart, in biblical terms, often represents the center of thought and intention (<a href="/proverbs/4-23.htm">Proverbs 4:23</a>). Meditation here implies a deep, reflective consideration of God's laws and character, akin to the practice encouraged in <a href="/joshua/1-8.htm">Joshua 1:8</a>. This internal focus complements the external expression of words, highlighting the holistic nature of worship and obedience.<p><b>be pleasing in Your sight</b><br>The desire for one's words and thoughts to be pleasing to God reflects a personal relationship with the divine, where God's approval is paramount. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of living a life that is acceptable to God, as seen in <a href="/romans/12.htm">Romans 12:1-2</a>. The phrase suggests an awareness of God's omniscience and a commitment to integrity.<p><b>O LORD</b><br>The use of "LORD" (YHWH) signifies a covenantal relationship, invoking the personal name of God revealed to Moses (<a href="/exodus/3-14.htm">Exodus 3:14</a>). This name underscores God's eternal, self-existent nature and His faithfulness to His people. The psalmist's invocation of this name reflects trust and reverence.<p><b>my Rock</b><br>The metaphor of God as a "Rock" conveys stability, strength, and protection. In the ancient Near East, rocks and mountains were often seen as symbols of permanence and refuge. This imagery is consistent with other biblical references, such as <a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a> and <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>, where God is depicted as a reliable foundation.<p><b>and my Redeemer</b><br>The term "Redeemer" refers to one who rescues or delivers, often used in the context of a kinsman-redeemer in Israelite culture (<a href="/leviticus/25-25.htm">Leviticus 25:25</a>). This role involved restoring family members from slavery or poverty, prefiguring Christ's redemptive work (<a href="/titus/2-14.htm">Titus 2:14</a>). The psalmist's use of this term highlights God's role in salvation and deliverance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/19.htm">Psalm 19</a>, King David, is expressing a heartfelt prayer to God. Known as a man after God's own heart, David often sought to align his life with God's will.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/lord.htm">LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal nature and faithfulness to His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/rock.htm">Rock</a></b><br>A metaphor for God, symbolizing strength, stability, and protection. In the Hebrew context, "rock" (tsur) conveys the idea of a solid foundation.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/redeemer.htm">Redeemer</a></b><br>This term refers to God as the one who delivers and saves. In Hebrew, "redeemer" (go'el) is a kinsman-redeemer, highlighting God's role in rescuing and restoring His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_words.htm">The Power of Words</a></b><br>Our words have the power to build up or tear down. As believers, we should strive for our speech to reflect God's love and truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_meditation.htm">The Importance of Meditation</a></b><br>What we meditate on shapes our character and actions. We should fill our minds with God's Word and His truths to align our hearts with His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_our_foundation.htm">God as Our Foundation</a></b><br>Recognizing God as our Rock provides us with stability and security. We can trust Him to guide and protect us in all circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/redemption_and_relationship.htm">Redemption and Relationship</a></b><br>Understanding God as our Redeemer reminds us of His saving grace and the personal relationship we have with Him. This should inspire us to live lives that honor Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/pleasing_god_in_all_aspects.htm">Pleasing God in All Aspects</a></b><br>Our ultimate goal should be to please God in both our words and thoughts. This requires intentionality and reliance on the Holy Spirit.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'words,_meditation'_mean.htm">What does "Words of My Mouth, Meditation of My Heart" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_blood_essential_for_life.htm">What does 'Words of My Mouth, Meditation of My Heart' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_or_what_is_god.htm">Who or what is God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_holy_yoga.htm">What is Holy Yoga?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) <span class= "bld">Meditation.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">higgaion. </span>(See <a href="/psalms/9-16.htm" title="The LORD is known by the judgment which he executes: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.">Psalm 9:16</a>; <a href="/psalms/92-3.htm" title="On an instrument of ten strings, and on the psaltery; on the harp with a solemn sound.">Psalm 92:3</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight</span>. Nor let my <span class="accented">doings</span> only be righteous; let the door of my lips be kept, that I utter no evil word, and the recesses of my heart be purged, that I think no evil <span class="accented">thought. <span class="cmt_word"></span>O Lord, my strength</span>; literally, <span class="accented">my Rock<span class="cmt_word"></span></span> (<span class="hebrew">צוּדִי</span>), as in <a href="/psalms/18-1.htm">Psalm 18:1</a>. <span class="cmt_word">And my Redeemer</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/78-35.htm">Psalm 78:35</a>; and see <a href="/genesis/48-16.htm">Genesis 48:16</a>; <a href="/exodus/15-13.htm">Exodus 15:13</a>; <a href="/leviticus/25-48.htm">Leviticus 25:48</a>; <a href="/ruth/4-4.htm">Ruth 4:4</a>; <a href="/job/19-25.htm">Job 19:25</a>; <a href="/isaiah/63-9.htm">Isaiah 63:9</a>). As applied to God, the word "Redeemer" (<span class="hebrew">גואֵל</span>) always means a "Deliverer" from sin, or death, or danger. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/19-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">May the words</span><br /><span class="heb">אִמְרֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(’im·rê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_561.htm">Strong's 561: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something said</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of my mouth</span><br /><span class="heb">פִ֡י</span> <span class="translit">(p̄î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the meditation</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהֶגְי֣וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·heḡ·yō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1902.htm">Strong's 1902: </a> </span><span class="str2">A murmuring sound, a musical notation, a machination</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of my heart</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(lib·bî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be</span><br /><span class="heb">יִֽהְי֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yih·yū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">pleasing</span><br /><span class="heb">לְרָצ֨וֹן ׀</span> <span class="translit">(lə·rā·ṣō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7522.htm">Strong's 7522: </a> </span><span class="str2">Goodwill, favor, acceptance, will</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Your sight,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְפָנֶ֑יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֝הוָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my Rock</span><br /><span class="heb">צוּרִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(ṣū·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6697.htm">Strong's 6697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cliff, a rock, boulder, a refuge, an edge</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and my Redeemer.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְגֹאֲלִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḡō·’ă·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1350.htm">Strong's 1350: </a> </span><span class="str2">To redeem, act as kinsman</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/19-14.htm">Psalm 19:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/19-14.htm">Psalm 19:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/19-14.htm">Psalm 19:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/19-14.htm">Psalm 19:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/19-14.htm">Psalm 19:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/19-14.htm">Psalm 19:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/19-14.htm">Psalm 19:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/19-14.htm">Psalm 19:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/19-14.htm">Psalm 19:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/19-14.htm">Psalm 19:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/19-14.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/19-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 19:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 19:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/20-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 20:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 20:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>