Psalm 19 NLT NIV Parallel

◄ Psalm 19 ►

New Living Translation

New International Version

1The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship.

1For the director of music. A psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

2Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known.

2Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.

3They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard.

3They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them.

4Yet their message has gone throughout the earth, and their words to all the world. God has made a home in the heavens for the sun.

4Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun.

5It bursts forth like a radiant bridegroom after his wedding. It rejoices like a great athlete eager to run the race.

5It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course.

6The sun rises at one end of the heavens and follows its course to the other end. Nothing can hide from its heat.

6It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth.

7The instructions of the LORD are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.

7The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.

8The commandments of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are clear, giving insight for living.

8The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

9Reverence for the LORD is pure, lasting forever. The laws of the LORD are true; each one is fair.

9The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the LORD are firm, and all of them are righteous.

10They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb.

10They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb.

11They are a warning to your servant, a great reward for those who obey them.

11By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward.

12How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults.

12But who can discern their own errors? Forgive my hidden faults.

13Keep your servant from deliberate sins! Don’t let them control me. Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin.

13Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression.

14May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.

14May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.