Psalms Chapter 19 (KJV)
Psalms 19
General RevelationSpecial RevelationPerfection of God's WordHuman SinfulnessAcceptable Worship
[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
{There is} no speech nor language, {where} their voice is not heard. {where...: or, without these their voice is heard: Heb. without their voice heard}
Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun, {line: or, rule, or, direction}
Which {is} as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, {and} rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
His going forth {is} from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
The law of the LORD {is} perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD {is} sure, making wise the simple. {law: or, doctrine} {converting: or, restoring}
The statutes of the LORD {are} right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD {is} pure, enlightening the eyes.
The fear of the LORD {is} clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD {are} true {and} righteous altogether. {true: Heb. truth}
More to be desired {are they} than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. {the honeycomb: Heb. the dropping of honeycombs}
Moreover by them is thy servant warned: {and} in keeping of them {there is} great reward.
Who can understand {his} errors? cleanse thou me from secret {faults}.
Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous {sins}; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression. {the great: or, much}
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. {strength: Heb. rock}
Context & Meaning
Psalm 19 presents a dual revelation of God: first through His creation in the heavens and firmament, and second through His perfect Word and law. The psalm transitions from cosmic declarations of God's glory to the personal application of His Word in the life of the believer.