19 1 To the intent he might move the faithful to deeper consideration of God’s glory, he setteth before their eyes the most exquisite workmanship of the heavens, with their proportion, and ornaments. 8 And afterward calleth them to the Law, wherein God hath revealed himself more familiarly to his chosen people. The which peculiar grace by commending the Law, he setteth forth more at large.
To him that excelleth. A Psalm of David.
1 The (A)[a]heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament showeth the work of his hands.
2 [b]Day unto day uttereth the same, and night unto night teacheth knowledge.
3 There is no speech nor [c]language, where their voice is not heard.
4 Their [d]line is gone forth through all the earth, and their words into the ends of the world: in them hath he set a tabernacle for the Sun.
5 Which cometh forth as a bridegroom out of his [e]chamber, and rejoiceth like a mighty man to run his race.
6 His going out is from the end of the heaven, and his compass is unto the ends of the same, and none is hid from the heat thereof.
7 The [f]Law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, and giveth wisdom unto the simple.
8 The statutes of the Lord are right, and rejoice the heart, the commandment of the Lord is pure, and giveth light unto the eyes.
9 The fear of the Lord is clean, and endureth forever: the judgments of the Lord are [g]truth: they are righteous [h]altogether,
10 And more to be [i]desired than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey, and the honeycomb.
11 Moreover by them is thy servant made circumspect, and in keeping of them there is great [j]reward.
12 Who can understand his [k]faults? cleanse me from secret faults.
13 Keep thy servant also from [l]presumptuous sins: let them not reign over me: [m]so shall I be upright, and made clean from much wickedness.
14 Let the words of my mouth, and the [n]meditation of mine heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord my strength, and my redeemer.
Footnotes
- Psalm 19:1 He reproacheth unto man his ingratitude, seeing the heavens, which are dumb creatures, set forth God’s glory.
- Psalm 19:2 The continual success of the day and the night is sufficient to declare God’s power and goodness.
- Psalm 19:3 The heavens are a Schoolmaster to all nations, be they never so barbarous.
- Psalm 19:4 The heavens are as a line of great capital letters to show unto us God’s glory.
- Psalm 19:5 Or veil. The manner was that the bride and bridegroom should stand under a veil together, and after come forth with great solemnity, and rejoicing of the assembly.
- Psalm 19:7 Though the creatures cannot serve, yet this ought to be sufficient to lead us unto him.
- Psalm 19:9 So that all man’s inventions and intentions are lies.
- Psalm 19:9 Everyone without exception.
- Psalm 19:10 Except God’s word be esteemed above all worldly things, it is contemned.
- Psalm 19:11 For God accepteth our endeavor, though it be far imperfect.
- Psalm 19:12 Then there is no reward of duty, but of grace: for where sin is, there death is the reward.
- Psalm 19:13 Which are done purposely and of malice.
- Psalm 19:13 If thou suppress my wicked affections by thine holy spirit.
- Psalm 19:14 That I may obey thee in thought, word and deed.