Psalms 19: The Glory of God in Nature and in the Law

Psalms 19 articulates how God speaks through two distinct 'books': the 'General Revelation' of the heavens and the 'Special Revelation' of the perfect Law. It moves from the silent speech of the sun to the soul-converting power of the Scriptures, ending with a prayer for internal purity.

  1. v1-6: The Silent Testimony of the Skies
  2. v7-11: The Perfect Qualities of the Word of God
  3. v12-14: The Personal Response to Divine Truth

Psalms chapter 19

The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
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,
Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.
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.
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

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The sun is compared to a 'bridegroom coming out of his chamber,' emphasizing the joy and power of God's creation. The Word Secret is Torah, which is not just 'law' but 'instruction' or 'direction,' meant to revive the soul rather than restrict it. Discover the riches with psalms 19 commentary, containing expert led word study (original greek/hebrew) and passage level analysis.

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