Book of Psalms, No. 19
Psalms 19 NWT - New World TranslationNo. 19 of the Psalms—New World Translation (NWT)
- ¶ The heavens are declaring the glory of God;[a]1
And of the work of his hands the expanse is telling.2 - ¶ One day after another day causes speech to bubble forth,3
And one night after another night shows forth knowledge.4 - ¶ There is no speech, and there are no words;
No voice on their part is being heard.5 - ¶ Into all the earth their measuring line[b] has gone out,6
And to the extremity of the productive land[c] their utterances.7
In them he has set a tent for the sun,8 - ¶ And it is like a bridegroom when coming out of his nuptial chamber;9
It exults as a mighty man does to run in a path.10 - ¶ From one extremity of the heavens is its going forth,
And its [finished] circuit is to their [other] extremities;11
And there is nothing concealed from its heat.12 - ¶ The law13 of Jehovah is perfect,14 bringing back the soul.15
The reminder16 of Jehovah is trustworthy,17 making the inexperienced one wise.18 - ¶ The orders19 from Jehovah are upright,20 causing the heart to rejoice;21
The commandment22 of Jehovah is clean,23 making the eyes shine.24 - ¶ The fear25 of Jehovah is pure, standing forever.
The judicial decisions26 of Jehovah are true;[d]27 they have proved altogether righteous.28 - ¶ They are more to be desired than gold,[e] yes, than much refined gold;[f]29
And sweeter than honey30 and the flowing honey of the combs.31 - ¶ Also, your own servant has been warned by them;32
In the keeping of them there is a large reward.33 - ¶ Mistakes—who can discern?34
From concealed sins pronounce me innocent.35 - ¶ Also from presumptuous acts[g] hold your servant back;36
Do not let them dominate me.37
¶ In that case I shall be complete,38
And I shall have remained innocent from much transgression. - ¶ Let the sayings of my mouth and the meditation of my heart39
Become pleasurable before you, O Jehovah my Rock40 and my Redeemer.[h]41
FOOTNOTES
- ^ “God.” Heb., ʼEl.
- ^ “Their measuring line.” Heb., qaw·wamʹ; LXXVg, “sound”; Sy, “tidings.”
- ^ “Productive land.” Heb., the·velʹ; LXX, “inhabited earth”; Lat., orʹbis terʹrae, “circle of the earth.”
- ^ Lit., “truth.”
- ^ “Than gold.” Heb., miz·za·havʹ.
- ^ “Yes, than . . . refined gold.” Heb., u·mip·pazʹ.
- ^ Or, “men; ones [masc.].”
- ^ “And my Redeemer (Repurchaser).” By extension of thought, “and my Avenger (Vindicator).” Heb., wegho·ʼaliʹ; Lat., re·demʹptor. See Job 19:25; Pr 23:11.
REFERENCES
- ^ Ps 8:3; 69:34; 115:15; 148:3; Is 40:22; Ro 1:20; 1Co 15:40
- ^ Ge 1:6; Ps 150:1; Re 4:11
- ^ Ps 65:8; 74:16
- ^ Ge 1:5, 14; 8:22; Ps 136:9
- ^ Jb 31:26
- ^ Jb 38:5
- ^ Is 49:6; Ro 10:18
- ^ Jb 22:14; Ec 1:5
- ^ Is 61:10
- ^ Je 33:20
- ^ Ps 104:19
- ^ Ge 31:40; Is 49:10; Mt 20:12
- ^ De 33:4; Ps 1:2; 78:1
- ^ Ps 119:72; Mt 5:17; Lu 2:22; Ro 2:13; 7:14, 22; 9:31
- ^ 2Sa 16:12; 1Ki 8:47; Ps 23:3; Eze 18:27; 33:15; Ro 10:5
- ^ Ps 119:111, 129; 132:12; 2Pe 3:1
- ^ 2Ki 17:15; Ps 93:5
- ^ Pr 1:5; 2Ti 3:15
- ^ De 1:26; 1Sa 12:14; Ps 111:7
- ^ Ps 33:4
- ^ 2Ch 24:10; Ps 40:8; 119:7
- ^ De 6:1; Pr 4:4; Mt 15:3
- ^ Ne 9:13
- ^ Ps 13:3; Pr 6:23; Mt 6:22
- ^ De 10:12; Pr 1:7; Ml 3:16
- ^ Ex 21:1; Nu 15:35; Ne 9:13; Ps 119:137
- ^ Ps 119:160; Re 16:7
- ^ De 4:8
- ^ Ps 119:127; Pr 8:10
- ^ Ps 119:103; Pr 16:24
- ^ 1Sa 14:27
- ^ 2Ch 19:10; Ps 119:11
- ^ Ps 119:165; Pr 11:18
- ^ Ps 40:12; 1Co 4:4
- ^ Le 4:2; Ps 90:8
- ^ Ge 20:6; De 17:12; 1Sa 15:23; 2Sa 6:7; 2Ch 26:16
- ^ Ps 119:133
- ^ Is 38:3
- ^ Ps 49:3; 51:15; 77:12; 143:5; Pp 4:8
- ^ Ps 18:2
- ^ Jb 19:25; Pr 23:11; Is 43:14; 44:6
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