1. To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. 2. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. 3. Day to day utters speech, and night to night expresses knowledge. 4. There is no speech nor are there any words; their voice is not heard. 5. Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun, 6. Which comes forth like a bridegroom leaving his chamber, and rejoices like a strong man when he runs a race. 7. His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit to the ends of it; and there is nothing hidden from his heat. 8. The Torah of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. 9. The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. 10. The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever; the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. 11. More to be desired are they than gold, even very fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. 12. Moreover by them is your servant warned; and in keeping of them there is great reward. 13. Who can discern his errors? Clean me from hidden faults. 14. Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me; then shall I be blameless, and innocent of great transgression. 15. Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock, and my redeemer.
Tehillim 19 : Significance
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Description / commentaries - Tehillim 19
To behold God's might one should look to the heavens, to the sun, and to the Torah, from which awesome miracles and wonders can be perceived--wonders that lead the creations to tell of God's glory.