For the director of music. A psalm of David.
1 The heavens declare the glory of God;
If you’ve ever looked at the stars and planets, you know.
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
Ever see a sunset.
2 Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they reveal knowledge.
3 They have no speech, they use no words;
no sound is heard from them.
Otherwise it would be too frightening for us.
4 Yet their voice goes out into all the earth,
their words to the ends of the world.
Creation is not above God. It sure points to Him.
In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun.
5 It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber,
Having sex with your wife in those times was seen as a major conquest of sorts.
like a champion rejoicing to run his course.
6 It rises at one end of the heavens
and makes its circuit to the other;
nothing is deprived of its warmth.
7 The law of the Lord is perfect,
refreshing the soul.
It’s not just a bunch of rules.
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
8 The precepts of the Lord are right,
giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.
9 The fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever.
The decrees of the Lord are firm,
and all of them are righteous.
10 They are more precious than gold,
than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
than honey from the honeycomb.
11 By them your servant is warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
Indeed.
12 But who can discern their own errors?
Forgive my hidden faults.
13 Keep your servant also from willful sins;
may they not rule over me.
Nothing is impossible for the Lord.
Then I will be blameless,
innocent of great transgression.
14 May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Me too.
Scripture Discussed: Psalm 19
IIWAC: Psalm 19
1 The heavens declare the glory of God;
If you’ve ever looked at the stars and planets, you know.
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
Ever see a sunset.
2 Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they reveal knowledge.
3 They have no speech, they use no words;
no sound is heard from them.
Otherwise it would be too frightening for us.
4 Yet their voice[b] goes out into all the earth,
their words to the ends of the world.
Creation is not above God. It sure points to Him.
In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun.
5 It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber,
Having sex with your wife in those times was seen as a major conquest of sorts.
like a champion rejoicing to run his course.
6 It rises at one end of the heavens
and makes its circuit to the other;
nothing is deprived of its warmth.
7 The law of the Lord is perfect,
refreshing the soul.
It’s not just a bunch of rules.
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
8 The precepts of the Lord are right,
giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.
9 The fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever.
The decrees of the Lord are firm,
and all of them are righteous.
10 They are more precious than gold,
than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
than honey from the honeycomb.
11 By them your servant is warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
Indeed.
12 But who can discern their own errors?
Forgive my hidden faults.
13 Keep your servant also from willful sins;
may they not rule over me.
Nothing is impossible for the Lord.
Then I will be blameless,
innocent of great transgression.
14 May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Me too.
Scripture Discussed: Psalm 19