Psalms 19

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 19 of 150

1 To the chief musician. A Psalm of David. The heavens are recounting the glory of God, and the expanse is declaring His handiwork.

2 Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night reveals knowledge.

3 There is no speech, nor are there words where their voice is not heard.

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Chapter Summary

The creatures show Jehovah's glory. David prays for grace. To the chief musician. A Psalm of David.

Key Hebrew Words

כָּבוֹד glory H3519 · TWOT 943e
שָׁמַיִם heavens H8064 · TWOT 2407a
תּוֹרָה law H8451 · TWOT 910d
עֵדוּת testimony H5715 · TWOT 1576f
יִרְאָה fear (of Jehovah) H3374 · TWOT 907b
גָּאַל redeem, Redeemer H1350 · TWOT 300

People & Context

David

Israel's king and the psalm's author, meditating on creation and the Law, then praying to Jehovah his Rock and Redeemer

Timeline

The Sun's Race

The heavens recount God's glory while the sun runs its orbit across the sky like a bridegroom.

Psalms 19:1-6

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