God's Glory in His Creation and in His Word
1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
4 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,
5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
6 His 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.
7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.
13 Keep 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.
14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
--Psalm 19 KJV Bible
This psalm of David is a hymn of praise. In it, David reflects on the glory of God revealed in creation, the glory of God revealed in the the law of the LORD, and that only the law of the LORD meets man's spiritual needs.
In verses 1 through 6 David observes that the heavens are constantly declaring the glory of God. All day and all night, though seemingly silent and without words, they never stop telling the glory of the Creator. Even one who cannot see can feel God's glory in the heat of the sun.
In verses 7 through 9 David gives six descriptions of God's glory as revealed in His law. David describes it as perfect, sure, right, pure, clean, and true. In verse 9, David's use of "fear" is referring to a reverential trust fostered by God's words.
In verses 10 through 14 David explains how God's law is essential for man's spirit--it is priceless. In verses 12 and 13 David notes that the law of the LORD is necessary for exposing sins of ignorance, sins of weakness and sins of defiance. David closes by asking God to keep him sinless in his words and thoughts.
O God, I praise You for Your creation. More so, I praise You for Your Word, which my spirit so desperately needs. Help me use Your Word to proclaim Your glory in my thoughts, words and deeds.
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2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
4 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,
5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
6 His 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.
7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.
13 Keep 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.
14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
--Psalm 19 KJV Bible
This psalm of David is a hymn of praise. In it, David reflects on the glory of God revealed in creation, the glory of God revealed in the the law of the LORD, and that only the law of the LORD meets man's spiritual needs.
In verses 1 through 6 David observes that the heavens are constantly declaring the glory of God. All day and all night, though seemingly silent and without words, they never stop telling the glory of the Creator. Even one who cannot see can feel God's glory in the heat of the sun.
In verses 7 through 9 David gives six descriptions of God's glory as revealed in His law. David describes it as perfect, sure, right, pure, clean, and true. In verse 9, David's use of "fear" is referring to a reverential trust fostered by God's words.
In verses 10 through 14 David explains how God's law is essential for man's spirit--it is priceless. In verses 12 and 13 David notes that the law of the LORD is necessary for exposing sins of ignorance, sins of weakness and sins of defiance. David closes by asking God to keep him sinless in his words and thoughts.
O God, I praise You for Your creation. More so, I praise You for Your Word, which my spirit so desperately needs. Help me use Your Word to proclaim Your glory in my thoughts, words and deeds.
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