←Psalm 19→BSB

In This Chapter 68 terms 2 themes 2 resources

Key Terms

Be Complete 4 Instruction 2 Complete 2 Testimony 2 Well-Established 2 Simple Person 2 Upright 2 Fear 2 Pure 2 Truth (Faithfulness) 2 Perceive 2 Pronounce Innocent 2 Be Blameless 2 Greatness Glory (Presence of God) Glory (Splendor) Praise (Glorify) Praise (Respect) Knowledge Intention (Evil) Complete Certainty Be Fully Assured Straightness Straight Be Straight Fear (State) Awe (State) Fear (Terror) Fear (Reverence) Fear (Awe) Fearful Respect Respect (Among People) Pure (State) Purity (Ceremonial) Pure (No Defect) Purification To Purify Purity Pure (Sincere) Pure (Genuine) Purge Out Pure (No Evil) Truthfulness Be (Or Show Oneself) Just Acquit Justice (Right) Righteousness (Standard) Righteousness (Act) Just Put Right With Make Righteous Deserved Justify (Vindicate) Justify Justly Justice Righteousness (Quality) Blamelessly Faultless Blameless Rebellion (Offense) Rebel (Act) Be Rebellious Rebel (Against Authority) Rebellion Rebelliousness Delight

Themes

Natural Revelation The Creator-King

Resources

Psalms Book Overview Creation Articles

The Heavens Declare the Glory of God

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.

ⓘ God’s wisdom is manifest in heaven (19:1–4), in...

God’s wisdom is manifest in heaven (19:1–4), in nature (19:4–6), in his instruction (19:7–11), and in the life of the psalmist (19:12–14). Like Ps 8, this hymn uses creation to motivate reflection—it is a peaceful oasis after the drama of the lament and victory psalms. The psalm begins with creation as a source of wisdom, then moves to God’s word as the perfect source of wisdom, and ends with the human need for redemption.
ⓘ The created order is an arena of God’s...

The created order is an arena of God’s wisdom, and the heavens are the place of God’s dwelling (2:4; see 8:1; 57:5; 89:6; 115:3). From heaven, God observes humanity (11:4; 14:2; 33:13; 53:2; 80:14; 102:19) and comes to the rescue of his servants (18:6–8, 13; 20:6; 57:3; 76:8; 144:5). The heavens remain unaffected by human failures and rebellions (see 2:1–4). They display God’s qualities of fidelity, righteousness (36:5; 50:6; 57:10; 85:11; 89:2, 5; 97:6; 108:4), and wisdom (136:5; see 119:89–90). The heavens reveal the Lord’s glory (see 19:1) and give evidence of his presence and handiwork.
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 reveal knowledge.
ⓘ God’s wisdom does not need to be spoken....
  • God’s wisdom does not need to be spoken. Through creation, it is seen, felt, and experienced. Paul applied this text to condemn Israel for its lack of receptivity to Jesus Christ (Rom 10:18).
  • The sun is part of God’s creation, but it is not a deity, as people of other nations in the ancient Near East commonly believed.
3Without speech or language,without a sound to be heard,†4their voice† has gone out into all the earth,their words to the ends of the world.†
In the heavens He has pitcheda tent for the sun.5Like a bridegroom emerging from his chamber,like a champion rejoicing to run his course,6it rises at one end of the heavensand runs its circuit to the other;nothing is deprived of its warmth.
ⓘ God’s instructions to humans reveal his character and...

God’s instructions to humans reveal his character and wisdom. God’s instruction is precious and pleasant (119:103). It nourishes the person (Prov 16:24; 24:14) and is of more value than objects of human worth (Ps 81:13–16).
7The Law of the LORD is perfect,reviving the soul;the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy,making wise the simple.8The precepts of the LORD are right,bringing joy to the heart;the commandments of the LORD are radiant,giving light to the eyes.9The fear of the LORD is pure,enduring forever;the judgments of the LORD are true,being altogether righteous.10They are more precious than gold,than much pure gold;they are sweeter than honey,than honey from the comb.11By them indeed Your servant is warned;in keeping them is great reward.
ⓘ The psalmist knows his faults, so he prays...

The psalmist knows his faults, so he prays to remain faithful and commits himself to the Lord.
12Who can discern his own errors?Cleanse me from my hidden faults.13Keep Your servant also from willful sins;may they not rule over me.Then I will be blamelessand cleansed of great transgression.14May the words of my mouthand the meditation of my heartbe pleasing in Your sight,O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.