Psalms 19
The Heavens Declare the Glory of God
1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. References God: Psalms 50:6. Parallel theme: Psalms 8:3, 33:6, 115:16, Daniel 12:3
2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. Parallel theme: Psalms 74:16, Genesis 8:22, Isaiah 38:19
3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun, Word: Romans 10:18. Parallel theme: Psalms 98:3, 104:2, Isaiah 49:6, Malachi 4:2
5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
6 His going forth is from the end of the heavenHeaven: שָׁמַיִם (Shamayim). The Hebrew shamayim (שָׁמַיִם) means heaven or sky—God's dwelling place and the realm above earth. 'The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD's' (Psalm 115:16), yet 'the heaven of heavens cannot contain Him' (1 Kings 8:27)., and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof. Parallel theme: Job 22:14, Ecclesiastes 1:5, Colossians 1:23
7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. References Lord: Psalms 93:5, 2 Timothy 2:19. Word: Psalms 111:7, 119:105, 119:130, Isaiah 8:20, Colossians 3:16. Parallel theme: Psalms 23:3, Deuteronomy 32:4, Proverbs 1:4 +5
8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. References Lord: Proverbs 2:6. Word: Psalms 12:6, 119:92, 119:105, Proverbs 6:23, 30:5, Jeremiah 15:16, Romans 7:22. Parallel theme: Psalms 119:80, 119:128 +5
9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. References Lord: Psalms 115:13, 119:1, 1 Kings 18:12. Truth: 1 Samuel 12:24. Righteousness: Psalms 119:142, Deuteronomy 4:8, Revelation 15:3. Parallel theme: Genesis 42:18 +3
10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Parallel theme: Psalms 119:72, 119:103, 119:127, Job 23:12, Proverbs 8:19, 16:16, 24:13 +2
11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward. Parallel theme: Psalms 119:11, Proverbs 29:18, Matthew 3:7, 6:4, Acts 20:31, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, Hebrews 11:26, James 1:25, 2 John 1:8, Revelation 14:13 +5
12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.
13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.
14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., my strength, and my redeemer. References Lord: Psalms 51:15, 104:34, 119:108, Proverbs 15:8. Redemption: Job 19:25, Isaiah 47:4, Titus 2:14. Parallel theme: Romans 15:16, Hebrews 11:4, 1 Peter 2:5 +5