Psalm 19
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The Book of Common Prayer (1979) · 14 verses
- 1
The heavens declare the glory of God, *
and the firmament shows his handiwork. - 2
One day tells its tale to another, *
and one night imparts knowledge to another. - 3
Although they have no words or language, *
and their voices are not heard, - 4
Their sound has gone out into all lands, *
and their message to the ends of the world. - 5
In the deep has he set a pavilion for the sun; *
it comes forth like a bridegroom out of his chamber; it rejoices like a champion to run its course. - 6
It goes forth from the uttermost edge of the heavens and runs about to the end of it again; *
nothing is hidden from its burning heat. - 7
The law of the LORD is perfect and revives the soul; *
the testimony of the LORD is sure and gives wisdom to the innocent. - 8
The statutes of the LORD are just and rejoice the heart; *
the commandment of the LORD is clear and gives light to the eyes. - 9
The fear of the LORD is clean and endures for ever; *
the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. - 10
More to be desired are they than gold, more than much fine gold, *
sweeter far than honey, than honey in the comb. - 11
By them also is your servant enlightened, *
and in keeping them there is great reward. - 12
Who can tell how often he offends? *
cleanse me from my secret faults. - 13
Above all, keep your servant from presumptuous sins; let them not get dominion over me; *
then shall I be whole and sound, and innocent of a great offense. - 14
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, *
O LORD, my strength and my redeemer.
The text of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer is in the public domain in the United States.