Psalm 19:1-20:9

Psalm 19In Hebrew texts 19:1-14 is numbered 19:2-15. 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 pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.

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

4Yet their voice Septuagint, Jerome and Syriac; Hebrew measuring line 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 is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course.

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

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

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

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

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

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

13Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression. 14May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

Psalm 20In Hebrew texts 20:1-9 is numbered 20:2-10. 1For the director of music. A psalm of David. May the LORD answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

2May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion.

3May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings. The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.

4May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.

5May we shout for joy over your victory and lift up our banners in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all your requests.

6Now this I know: The LORD gives victory to his anointed. He answers him from his heavenly sanctuary with the victorious power of his right hand.

7Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.

8They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm. 9LORD, give victory to the king! Answer us when we call!