To the director. A melody of David.
19 The heavens are declaring the glory of Al {pre. Ahl};
The skies above proclaim the work of his hands.
2 Day after day their speech bubbles forth,
And night after night they reveal knowledge.
3 There is no speech, and there are no words;
Their voice is not heard.
4 But into all the earth their sound has gone out,
And to the ends of the inhabited earth their message.
In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun;
5 It is like a bridegroom emerging from the bridal chamber;
It rejoices like a mighty man running his course.
6 It emerges from one end of the heavens,
And it circles to their other end;
And nothing is concealed from its heat.
7 The law of Ahv'ah {Heb. Yahvah} is perfect, restoring strength.
The reminder of Ahv'ah {Heb. Yahvah} is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise.
8 The orders from Ahv'ah {Heb. Yahvah} are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice;
The commandment of Ahv'ah {Heb. Yahvah} is clean, making the eyes shine.
9 The fear of Ahv'ah {Heb. Yahvah} is pure, lasting forever.
The judgments of Ahv'ah {Heb. Yahvah} are true, altogether righteous.
10 They are more desirable than gold,
And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.
11 By them your servant has been warned;
In keeping them, there is a large reward.
12 Who can discern mistakes?
Pronounce me innocent from sins I am unaware of.
13 And hold your servant back from presumptuous acts;
Do not let them dominate me.
Then I will be complete,
14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
Be pleasing to you, O Ahv'ah {Heb. Yahvah}, my Rock and my Redeemer.