1Dem Chorleiter. Ein Psalm. Von David.2Der Himmel erzählt die Herrlichkeit Gottes, und das Himmelsgewölbe[1] verkündet seiner Hände Werk. (Ps 8,4; Röm 1,20)3Ein Tag sprudelt dem anderen Kunde zu, und eine Nacht meldet der anderen Kenntnis –4ohne Rede und ohne Worte, mit unhörbarer Stimme.5Ihre Messschnur geht aus über die ganze Erde und bis an das Ende der Welt ihre Sprache. In ihm[2] hat er der Sonne ein Zelt gesetzt.6Und sie, wie ein Bräutigam aus seinem Gemach tritt sie hervor; sie freut sich wie ein Held, die Bahn zu durchlaufen.7Am ⟨einen⟩ Ende des Himmels ist ihr Aufgang und ihr Umlauf bis zum ⟨anderen⟩ Ende, und nichts ist vor ihrer Glut verborgen.8Das Gesetz des HERRN ist vollkommen, es erquickt die Seele; das Zeugnis des HERRN ist zuverlässig, es macht den Einfältigen weise. (Ps 93,5; Ps 111,7; Ps 119,130; Röm 7,12)9Die Vorschriften des HERRN sind richtig, sie erfreuen das Herz; das Gebot des HERRN ist lauter, es macht die Augen hell. (Ps 12,7; Ps 119,111)10Die Furcht des HERRN ist rein, sie besteht in Ewigkeit. Die Rechtsbestimmungen des HERRN sind Wahrheit[3], sie sind gerecht allesamt;11sie, die begehrenswerter sind als Gold, ja viel gediegenes Gold, und süßer als Honig und Wabenhonig. (Ps 119,72; Ps 119,103)12Auch lässt sich dein Knecht durch sie warnen; in ihrer Befolgung ⟨liegt⟩ großer Lohn. (Jak 1,25)13Verirrungen – wer bemerkt sie? Von den verborgenen ⟨Sünden⟩ sprich mich frei!14Auch von Übermütigen halte deinen Knecht zurück; sie sollen nicht über mich herrschen! Dann bin ich tadellos und bin rein von schwerem Vergehen.15Lass die Reden meines Mundes und das Sinnen meines Herzens wohlgefällig vor dir sein, HERR, mein Fels und mein Erlöser! (Ps 78,35; Ps 104,34; Ps 119,108; Phil 4,8)
1To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above[1] proclaims his handiwork. (Ps 50,6; Röm 1,19)2Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge.3There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard.4Their voice[2] 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, (Pred 1,5; Jes 28,10; Röm 10,18)5which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber, and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy. (Ri 5,31; Joe 2,16)6Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them, and there is nothing hidden from its heat.7The law of the Lord is perfect,[3] reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; (2Mo 25,16; Ps 23,3; Ps 78,5; Ps 111,7; Ps 119,130; Spr 1,4; Mt 11,25; Röm 7,12; 1Kor 1,27; 2Tim 3,15; 2Tim 3,16)8the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; (Ps 12,6; Ps 13,3; Ps 103,18; Ps 111,7; Ps 119,4; Ps 119,27)9the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the rules[4] of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether. (Ps 119,142; Ps 119,151; Ps 119,160)10More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. (Hi 28,17; Ps 119,72; Ps 119,103; Ps 119,127; Spr 8,10; Spr 8,19; Spr 16,24)11Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. (Spr 29,18)12Who can discern his errors? Declare me innocent from hidden faults. (3Mo 4,2; 4Mo 15,27; Hi 34,32; Ps 40,12; Ps 90,8; 1Kor 4,4)13Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me! Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression. (1Mo 20,6; 4Mo 15,30; 1Sam 25,33; 1Sam 25,39; Ps 119,133; Röm 6,12; Röm 6,14)14Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. (Hi 19,25; Ps 18,2)
1The 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[1] 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 for ever. 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 wilful 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.
1The heavens tell about the glory of God. The skies show that his hands created them.2Day after day they speak about it. Night after night they make it known.3But they don’t speak or use words. No sound is heard from them.4Yet their voice goes out into the whole earth. Their words go out from one end of the world to the other. God has set up a tent in the heavens for the sun.5The sun is like a groom leaving the room of his wedding night. The sun is like a great runner who takes delight in running a race.6It rises at one end of the heavens. Then it moves across to the other end. Everything enjoys its warmth.7The law of the LORD is perfect. It gives us new strength. The laws of the LORD can be trusted. They make childish people wise.8The rules of the LORD are right. They give joy to our hearts. The commands of the LORD shine brightly. They give light to our minds.9The law that brings respect for the LORD is pure. It lasts for ever. The commands the LORD gives are true. All of them are completely right.10They are more priceless than gold. They have greater value than huge amounts of pure gold. They are sweeter than honey that is taken from the honeycomb.11Your servant is warned by them. When people obey them, they are greatly rewarded.12But who can know their own mistakes? Forgive my hidden faults.13Also keep me from the sins I want to commit. May they not be my master. Then I will be without blame. I will not be guilty of any great sin against your law.14LORD, may these words of my mouth please you. And may these thoughts of my heart please you also. You are my Rock and my Redeemer.
Psalm 19
King James Version
1To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.2Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.3There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.4Their 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,5Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.6His 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.7The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.8The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.9The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.11Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.12Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults .13Keep 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 the great transgression.14Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.