Psalm 19

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 display knowledge.

³There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard.

⁴Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.

In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun,

⁵which is like a bridegroom coming forth from his pavilion, 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 hidden from its heat.

⁷The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving 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 forever. The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous.

¹⁰They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.

¹¹By them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.

¹²Who can discern his errors? Forgive my hidden faults.

¹³Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then will I be blameless, innocent of great transgression.

¹⁴May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

Psalm 19

In Psalm 19, there seem to be four sections with separate but intertwining themes. Let's look at vv1-4a.

• What is the theme of this section?
• What is praising God?
• Who can hear this praise?
• Can we agree that the theme here is "All of Creation praised God?"

Now let's look at vv4b-5.

• What is the theme of this section?
• What does this say about the sun?
• Is it safe to say that "God is God over the sun (and all Creation)?"

Now let's look at vv7-11.

• What does this say about God's law?
• There are many different words used here to refer to God's Word and His law. How many do you remember?
• What does this section tell us about God's law?
• Is there benefit to keeping God's law?

And now let's finish with vv12-14.

• Now that King David has focused on Creation and God's law, what does he turn his attention to now?
• Does he admit to being a sinner?
• Does he want to continue to sin?
• Does he want to please God?