Psalms 19

Yahweh’s Creation and Law

1 The heavens are telling the glory of God,

and the firmament proclaims the work of his hands.

2 Every day*Literally "day to day" they pour forth speech,

and every night*Literally "night to night" they tell knowledge.

3 There is no speech and there are no words;

their sound is inaudible.

4 Yet in all the world their line*LXX "line" goes out,

and their words to the end of the world.

In them*That is, the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun,

5 and it is like a bridegroom

who comes out of his bridal chamber.

It is glad like a strong man

to run its course.

6 Its rising is from one*Hebrew "the" end of the heavens

and its circuit to the other end*Hebrew "ends" of them;

and nothing is hidden from its heat.

7 The law of Yahweh is perfect, reviving life.*Or "soul"

The testimony of Yahweh is firm, making wise the simple.

8 The precepts of Yahweh are right, making the heart rejoice.

The command of Yahweh is pure, enlightening the eyes.