Rendition of Psalm 19
The heavens declare the glory of God.
The dome of the sky displays the works of his hands.
The created world pours out speech by day,
And reveals wisdom by night.
Though there is no speech, nor are there words—
For their sound cannot be heard—
Yet their gospel goes out through all the earth,
And their voice to the end of the world.
He has made a home in the heavens for the sun.
It comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber
And runs its course with joy and strength
Like the men of renown of ancient days.
It springs from the mouth of the sky
And its circuit spans the whole of the heavens.
Nothing is hidden from its heat.
God’s torah is whole and unmarred,
Drawing back all people to life;
The word of the Lord is faithful,
Giving wisdom to fools;
The law of the Lord fits perfectly,
Bringing joy to the inmost place of human beings.
The commandments of God are pure,
Opening the eyes of those who hear them;
The fear of the Lord is clean,
It will remain forever;
The justice of the Lord is true,
And able to justify completely.
God’s ways are more to be desired than gold,
And are sweeter than honey.
There is great consequence in keeping them,
And by them God’s servants are enlightened.
Who can understand his own errors?
I want to be declared innocent of all my hidden faults.
Lord, hold me back from all my pride;
Do not let it rule over and devour me.
I long to be done with it,
And empty of all my rebellion.
Let my words and the music of my heart
Bring you delight
O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
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Music by Ardie Son
Rendition of Psalm 19 with Music