📖 Psalms — Chapter 19 (KJV)
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Scripture source: Project Gutenberg KJV, ebook 10.
Psalms 19:1 RThe heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
Psalms 19:2 RDay unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
Psalms 19:3 RThere is no speech nor language, Twhere their voice is not heard.
Psalms 19:4 Their Tline is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. RIn them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,
Psalms 19:5 Which is as a Rbridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
Psalms 19:6 RHis 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.
Psalms 19:7 The RTlaw of the LORD is perfect, Tconverting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
Psalms 19:8 The Rstatutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
Psalms 19:9 RThe fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are Ttrue and righteous altogether.
Psalms 19:10 More to be desired are they Rthan gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and Tthe honeycomb.
Psalms 19:11 RMoreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
Psalms 19:12 Who Rcan understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.
Psalms 19:13 RKeep 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 Tthe great transgression.
Psalms 19:14 RLet the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my Tstrength, and my redeemer.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 19:1–6 — Creation declares God's glory
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The heavens and the daily course of the sun bear witness to God's handiwork. The poem uses the images of a bridegroom and a runner to express the sun's splendor and reach. This first movement encourages attentive wonder at creation and recognition of the Creator it displays.
Key Truth: Creation invites recognition of God's glory.
Check What You Remember
1. What declare God's glory? (Psalms 19:1)
Find it in Psalms 19:1 (KJV).
2. What shows his handiwork? (Psalms 19:1)
Find it in Psalms 19:1 (KJV).
3. What is pictured as a bridegroom? (Psalms 19:4)
Find it in Psalms 19:4 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 19:7–11 — God's instruction renews and warns
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The psalm turns from creation to the Lord's instruction, describing it as perfect, sure, right, pure, and righteous. God's words revive, give wisdom, and warn the servant. Their worth exceeds gold and sweetness exceeds honey, joining delight with serious attention to their guidance.
Key Truth: God's instruction is precious and life-giving.
Check What You Remember
1. What is the law of the Lord called? (Psalms 19:7)
Find it in Psalms 19:7 (KJV).
2. Whom does his sure testimony make wise? (Psalms 19:7)
Find it in Psalms 19:7 (KJV).
3. What sweet food pictures God's judgments? (Psalms 19:10)
Find it in Psalms 19:10 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 19:12–14 — A prayer for cleansing and acceptable words
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
After praising God's revelation, the speaker asks for cleansing from hidden faults and protection from presumptuous sins. His final request includes both spoken words and inward meditation. The chapter's movement from wonder to instruction to prayer invites a response that reaches the heart and daily conduct.
Key Truth: Receiving God's truth should lead to humble self-examination.
Check What You Remember
1. From what faults does he ask cleansing? (Psalms 19:12)
Find it in Psalms 19:12 (KJV).
2. What sins should not rule him? (Psalms 19:13)
Find it in Psalms 19:13 (KJV).
3. What inward activity should be acceptable? (Psalms 19:14)
Find it in Psalms 19:14 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
2 Timothy 3:16 — Scripture instructs and corrects God's people.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Which words or inward thoughts can you bring before God in the closing prayer of this psalm?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. How do day and night extend the heavens’ declaration?
2. How do bridegroom and strong runner images portray the sun?
3. What effects are associated with law, testimony, statutes, and commandment?
4. How do gold and honey express the value of God’s judgments?
5. How does the final prayer move from hidden faults to accepted expression?
Notes
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