Psalms 19

₁The heavens keep telling

the wonders of God,

and the skies declare

what he has done.

₂Each day informs

the following day;

each night announces

to the next.

₃They don't speak a word,

and there is never

the sound of a voice.

₄Yet their message reaches

all the earth,

and it travels

around the world.

In the heavens a tent

is set up for the sun.

₅It rises like a bridegroom

and gets ready like a hero

eager to run a race.

₆It travels all the way

across the sky.

Nothing hides from its heat.

₇The Law of the LORD is perfect;

it gives us new life.

His teachings last for ever,

and they give wisdom

to ordinary people.

₈The LORD's instruction is right;

it makes our hearts glad.

His commands shine brightly,

and they give us light.

₉Worshipping the LORD is sacred;

he will always be worshipped.

All of his decisions

are correct and fair.

₁₀They are worth more

than the finest gold

and are sweeter than honey

from a honeycomb.

₁₁By your teachings, Lord,

I am warned;

by obeying them,

I am greatly rewarded.

₁₂None of us know our faults.

Forgive me when I sin

without knowing it.

₁₃Don't let me do wrong

on purpose, Lord,

or let sin have control

over my life.

Then I will be innocent,

and not guilty

of some terrible fault.

₁₄Let my words and my thoughts

be pleasing to you, LORD,

because you are my mighty rock

and my protector.