Psalm 19:4
New International Version
Yet 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.

New Living Translation
Yet 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.

English Standard Version
Their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun,

Berean Standard Bible
their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens He has pitched a tent for the sun.

King James Bible
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,

New King James Version
Their line has gone out through all the earth, And their words to the end of the world. In them He has set a tabernacle for the sun,

New American Standard Bible
Their line has gone out into all the earth, And their words to the end of the world. In them He has placed a tent for the sun,

NASB 1995
Their line has gone out through all the earth, And their utterances to the end of the world. In them He has placed a tent for the sun,

NASB 1977
Their line has gone out through all the earth, And their utterances to the end of the world. In them He has placed a tent for the sun,

Legacy Standard Bible
Their line has gone out through all the earth, And their utterances to the end of the world. In them He has placed a tent for the sun,

Amplified Bible
Yet their voice [in quiet evidence] has gone out through all the earth, Their words to the end of the world. In them and in the heavens He has made a tent for the sun,

Christian Standard Bible
Their message has gone out to the whole earth, and their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Their message has gone out to all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens He has pitched a tent for the sun.

American Standard Version
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,

Contemporary English Version
Yet their message reaches all the earth, and it travels around the world. In the heavens a tent is set up for the sun.

English Revised Version
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,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[Yet,] their sound has gone out into the entire world, their message to the ends of the earth. He has set up a tent in the heavens for the sun,

Good News Translation
yet their message goes out to all the world and is heard to the ends of the earth. God made a home in the sky for the sun;

International Standard Version
yet their message goes out into all the world, and their words to the ends of the earth. He has set up a tent for the sun in the heavens,

Majority Standard Bible
their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens He has pitched a tent for the sun.

NET Bible
Yet its voice echoes throughout the earth; its words carry to the distant horizon. In the sky he has pitched a tent for the sun.

New Heart English Bible
Their voice has gone out to all the earth, their words to the farthest part of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun,

Webster's Bible Translation
Their line hath 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,

World English Bible
Their voice has gone out through all the earth, their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Their line has gone forth into all the earth, "" And their sayings to the end of the world, "" In them He placed a tent for the sun,

Young's Literal Translation
Into all the earth hath their line gone forth, And to the end of the world their sayings, For the sun He placed a tent in them,

Smith's Literal Translation
Their line went forth into all the earth, and their words into the ends of the habitable globe. In them he set a tent for the sun.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth: and their words unto the ends of the world.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Their sound has gone forth through all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world.

New American Bible
A report goes forth through all the earth, their messages, to the ends of the world. He has pitched in them a tent for the sun;

New Revised Standard Version
yet their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In the heavens he has set a tent for the sun,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Their good news has gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. He has set his tabernacle in the sun among them.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Their Gospel went forth into all the Earth, and their words into the end of the world; in them he pitched his tabernacle for the sun.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Their line is gone out through all the earth, And their words to the end of the world. In them hath He set a tent for the sun,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Their voice is gone out into all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Heavens Declare the Glory of God
3Without speech or language, without a sound to be heard, 4their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens He has pitched a tent for the sun. 5Like a bridegroom emerging from his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course,…

Cross References
Romans 10:18
But I ask, did they not hear? Indeed they did: “Their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.”

Psalm 98:3
He has remembered His love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Psalm 97:6
The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory.

Isaiah 40:22
He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth; its dwellers are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them out like a tent to dwell in.

Job 38:14
The earth takes shape like clay under a seal; its hills stand out like the folds of a garment.

Psalm 50:6
And the heavens proclaim His righteousness, for God Himself is Judge. Selah

Psalm 8:1
For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens.

Psalm 104:2
He wraps Himself in light as with a garment; He stretches out the heavens like a tent,

Isaiah 42:5
This is what God the LORD says—He who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and its offspring, who gives breath to the people on it and life to those who walk in it:

Job 26:7
He stretches out the north over empty space; He hangs the earth upon nothing.

Colossians 1:23
if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.

Matthew 24:14
And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.

Acts 14:17
Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.”

Acts 17:24-27
The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands. / Nor is He served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. / From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands. ...

Romans 1:19-20
For what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. / For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse.


Treasury of Scripture

Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them has he set a tabernacle for the sun,

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Psalm 98:3
He hath remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel: all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Isaiah 49:6
And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.

Romans 10:18
But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.

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Genesis 1:14-18
And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years: …

Malachi 4:2
But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.

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1. The creatures show God's glory
7. The excellence of the divine law
12. David prays for grace














Their voice
The phrase "their voice" in Psalm 19:4 refers to the silent yet powerful testimony of the heavens and the firmament. In the Hebrew text, the word for "voice" is "קוֹל" (qol), which can mean sound, voice, or noise. This suggests that the heavens communicate God's glory without words, resonating with a universal language that transcends human speech. The voice of creation is a testament to God's existence and power, echoing the truth found in Romans 1:20, where Paul writes that God's invisible qualities are clearly seen in creation.

has gone out
The phrase "has gone out" indicates the expansive reach of this testimony. The Hebrew verb "יָצָא" (yatsa) means to go forth or to come out. This suggests that the message of God's glory is not confined but spreads throughout the earth. It is reminiscent of the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19, where believers are called to spread the Gospel to all nations. Just as the heavens declare God's glory to all, so are Christians called to share the message of salvation universally.

into all the earth
This phrase emphasizes the universality of the message. The Hebrew word for "earth" is "אֶרֶץ" (erets), which can mean land, earth, or world. The scope of this declaration is global, reaching every corner of the earth. This reflects the omnipresence of God and His desire for all people to know Him. It aligns with the biblical theme that God's revelation is available to all humanity, as seen in Acts 17:26-27, where Paul speaks of God determining the times and places for people to live so they might seek Him.

their words
The term "words" here is translated from the Hebrew "מִלָּה" (millah), which can mean speech or utterance. Although the heavens do not speak in human language, their existence and order communicate profound truths about God. This non-verbal communication is powerful and effective, much like the way Jesus used parables to convey deep spiritual truths. The heavens' "words" are a form of divine revelation, inviting all to recognize the Creator.

to the ends of the world
This phrase underscores the limitless reach of the heavens' testimony. The Hebrew word for "world" is "תֵּבֵל" (tebel), which refers to the inhabited world. The message of God's glory is not restricted by geography or culture; it is accessible to everyone, everywhere. This reflects the inclusivity of the Gospel message, as seen in Revelation 7:9, where a great multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language stands before the throne of God.

In the heavens
The phrase "In the heavens" points to the location of this divine proclamation. The Hebrew word "שָׁמַיִם" (shamayim) refers to the sky or the heavens. The heavens are often associated with God's dwelling place and His majesty. This aligns with the biblical view that the heavens are a canvas displaying God's handiwork, as seen in Psalm 8:3, where David marvels at the moon and stars set in place by God.

He has pitched a tent for the sun
This metaphorical language describes God's provision and order in creation. The Hebrew verb "שָׂם" (sam) means to set or place, and "אֹהֶל" (ohel) means tent. The imagery of pitching a tent suggests care and intentionality, reflecting God's sovereignty and the precision with which He governs the universe. The sun, a symbol of light and life, is given a place in the heavens, highlighting God's role as the ultimate architect of creation. This imagery resonates with the idea of God as a shepherd, providing and caring for His creation, as seen in Psalm 23.

(4) Their line.--Heb., kav, a cord, used of a plummet line (Zechariah 1:16); a measuring cord (Jeremiah 31:39, where also same verb, gone forth). In Isaiah 28:10, the word is used ethically for a definition or law. But neither of these seems very appropriate here. The verse wants sound or voice, and words of this intention actually appear in the LXX., Vulg., Symmachus, Jerome, and the Syriac.

The use which St. Paul makes of these words (Romans 10:18) is as natural as striking. The march of truth has always been compared to the spread of light. But the allegorical interpretation based on the quotation, making the heavens a figure of the Church and the sun of the Gospel, loses the force and beauty of the Apostle's application.

In them hath . . .--This clause is not only rightly joined to Psalm 19:4, but concludes a stanza: the relative in the next verse of the Authorised Version mars the true construction. . . .

Verse 4. - Their line is gone out through all the earth. It is much disputed what "their line" means. The word used, qav (קַו), means, ordinarily, a "measuring-line" (Ezekiel 47:3: Zechariah 1:16, etc.), whence it comes to have the further sense of a terminus or boundary; that which the measuring-line marks out. It is also thought to have signified an architect's rule; and, hence, anything regulative, as a decree, precept, or law (see Isaiah 28:10). The LXX. translated it in this place by φθόγγος, "a musical sound;" and Dr. Kay supposes "the regulative chord," or "key-note." to be intended. Perhaps "decree" would be in this place the best rendering, since it would suit the "words" (minim) of the second clause. The "decree" of the heavens is one proclaiming the glory of God, and the duty of all men to worship him. And their words to the end of the world. Though they have neither speech nor language, nor any articulate words, yet they have "words" in a certain sense. Millim is said to be used of thoughts just shaping themselves into language, but not yet uttered (Kay). In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun. God has made the heavens the sun's dwelling-place, the place where he passes the day. There is, perhaps, a tacit allusion to the Shechinah, which dwelt in the tabernacle of the congregation:

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
their voice
קַוָּ֗ם (qaw·wām)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 6957: A cord, for, measuring, a rule, a rim, a musical string, accord

has gone out
יָ֘צָ֤א (yā·ṣā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

into all
בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the earth,
הָאָ֨רֶץ ׀ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

their words
מִלֵּיהֶ֑ם (mil·lê·hem)
Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 4405: A word, a discourse, a topic

to the ends
וּבִקְצֵ֣ה (ū·ḇiq·ṣêh)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7097: End, extremity

of the world.
תֵ֭בֵל (ṯê·ḇêl)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8398: The earth, the globe, its inhabitants, a particular land

In the heavens He has pitched
שָֽׂם־ (śām-)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set

a tent
אֹ֥הֶל (’ō·hel)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 168: A tent

for the sun
לַ֝שֶּׁ֗מֶשׁ (laš·še·meš)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 8121: The sun, the east, a ray, a notched battlement


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