New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures — With References (Rbi8, en_US, 1984)

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Psalms, 19

To the director. A melody of David.

1 The heavens are declaring the glory of God;*1 And of the work of his hands the expanse is telling.

  1. “God.” Heb., ʼEl.

2 One day after another day causes speech to bubble forth, And one night after another night shows forth knowledge.

3 There is no speech, and there are no words; No voice on their part is being heard.

4 Into all the earth their measuring line*1 has gone out, And to the extremity of the productive land*2 their utterances. In them he has set a tent for the sun,

  1. “Their measuring line.” Heb., qaw·wamʹ; LXXVg, “sound”; Sy, “tidings.”

  2. “Productive land.” Heb., the·velʹ; LXX, “inhabited earth”; Lat., orʹbis terʹrae, “circle of the earth.”

5 And it is like a bridegroom when coming out of his nuptial chamber; It exults as a mighty man does to run in a path.

6 From one extremity of the heavens is its going forth, And its [finished] circuit is to their [other] extremities; And there is nothing concealed from its heat.

7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, bringing back the soul. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise.

8 The orders from Jehovah are upright, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is clean, making the eyes shine.

9 The fear of Jehovah is pure, standing forever. The judicial decisions of Jehovah are true;*1 they have proved altogether righteous.

  1. Lit., “truth.”

10 They are more to be desired than gold,*1 yes, than much refined gold;*2 And sweeter than honey and the flowing honey of the combs.

  1. “Than gold.” Heb., miz·za·havʹ.

  2. “Yes, than . . . refined gold.” Heb., u·mip·pazʹ.

11 Also, your own servant has been warned by them; In the keeping of them there is a large reward.

12 Mistakes—who can discern? From concealed sins pronounce me innocent.

13 Also from presumptuous acts*1 hold your servant back; Do not let them dominate me. In that case I shall be complete, And I shall have remained innocent from much transgression.

  1. Or, “men; ones [masc.].”

14 Let the sayings of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Become pleasurable before you, O Jehovah my Rock and my Redeemer.*1

  1. “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.