Psalms 19:1-10

1 <> The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork.

2 Day after day they pour forth speech, And night after night they display knowledge.

3 There is no speech nor language, Where their voice is not heard.

4 Their voice has gone out through all the earth, Their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun,

5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, Like a strong man rejoicing to run his course.

6 His going forth is from the end of the heavens, His circuit to the ends of it; There is nothing hid from the heat of it.

7 The law of Yahweh is perfect, restoring the soul. The testimony of Yahweh is sure, making wise the simple.

8 The precepts of Yahweh are right, rejoicing the heart. The commandment of Yahweh is pure, enlightening the eyes.

9 The fear of Yahweh is clean, enduring forever. The ordinances of Yahweh are true, and righteous altogether.

10 More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb.

Psalms 19:1-10 Meaning and Commentary

To the chief Musician, a Psalm of David. This psalm was penned by David, and inscribed to the chief musician, as others, to be used in public service, and was designed for Gospel times, as the subject of it shows; which is first, not an account of the light of nature, and then of the law of Moses, but of the Gospel of Christ; and especially as ministered in the times of the apostles, as a citation out of it in Romans 10:18, makes clear.