Sunday, February 1, 2015

Psalm 19

The sky is a witness to the glory of God
And its dome, a testament to his handiwork.
Each day bears its tidings to the following day,
Each night passes on its knowledge to the night to come.
No words are spoken, for they utter not a sound,
But what they say is heard by all throughout the world,
And their message resounds to the ends of the earth.

God has made for the sun a home in the heavens.
It rises like a bridegroom from his wedding tent,
Exulting like an athlete eager for the race;
It runs from one end of the sky to the other,
And nothing upon its course can escape its heat.

Perfect are the teachings of Jehovah,
For they bestow vitality to the soul.
His instructions can be counted upon
To impart wisdom to the ignorant.
Right and just are the precepts of Jehovah,
Lending joyful satisfaction to the heart.
His philosophy shines with clarity,
A light upon the eyes, showing the way.
Noble is the reverence for Jehovah
That continues and endures forever.

True are Jehovah's judgments and decrees;
They remain entirely just and fair.
More precious are they than the purest gold,
Sweeter than honey dripping from the comb.
Also through them your servant is cautioned; 
In obeying them there is much reward.

Who can perceive their own mistakes?
Save me from my unacknowledged faults,
And keep me from pride and presumption
That I be not mastered by them.
This done, I will be free from guilt,
Innocent of any great wrong.

May what I say and feel in my heart
Meet with your kindly approval. ---
O Jehovah, my rock of refuge!
O Jehovah, my redeemer!

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