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Psalms 19

Highlighted words differ from the KJV. Most differences are matters of wording, style or the age of the English, not of meaning; a few reflect different manuscripts.

  1. 1
    KJVTo the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
    WEBFor the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork.
  2. 2
    KJVDay unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
    WEBDay after day they pour out speech, and night after night they display knowledge.
  3. 3
    KJVThere is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
    WEBThere is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard.
  4. 4
    KJVTheir 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,
    WEBTheir voice has gone out through all the earth, their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun,
  5. 5
    KJVWhich is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
    WEBwhich is as a bridegroom coming out of his room, like a strong man rejoicing to run his course.
  6. 6
    KJVHis 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.
    WEBHis going out is from the end of the heavens, his circuit to its ends. There is nothing hidden from its heat.
  7. 7
    KJVThe law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
    WEBYahweh’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh’s covenant is sure, making wise the simple.
  8. 8
    KJVThe statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
    WEBYahweh’s precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. Yahweh’s commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes.
  9. 9
    KJVThe fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
    WEBThe fear of Yahweh is clean, enduring forever. Yahweh’s ordinances are true, and righteous altogether.
  10. 10
    KJVMore to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
    WEBThey are more to be desired than gold, yes, than much fine gold, sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb.
  11. 11
    KJVMoreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
    WEBMoreover your servant is warned by them. In keeping them there is great reward.
  12. 12
    KJVWho can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.
    WEBWho can discern his errors? Forgive me from hidden errors.
  13. 13
    KJVKeep 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.
    WEBKeep back your servant also from presumptuous sins. Let them not have dominion over me. Then I will be upright. I will be blameless and innocent of great transgression.
  14. 14
    KJVLet the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
    WEBLet the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Yahweh, my rock, and my redeemer.
  • King James Version (1769 text), public domain outside the United Kingdom, where Crown letters patent apply.
  • World English Bible (WEB), public domain. “World English Bible” is a trademark of eBible.org.