Psalm 19 · KJV

Psalm 19

The Heavens Declare the Glory of God

Psalm 19 sees God revealed in two ways: the skies "declare the glory of God," and His written word is "perfect, converting the soul." It ends with a prayer that our words and thoughts would please Him.

Psalm 19 (KJV)

1The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

2Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.

3There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.

4Their 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,

5Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.

6His 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.

7The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

8The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

9The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.

10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

11Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.

12Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.

13Keep 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.

14Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

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What Psalm 19 means

The psalm opens with creation preaching: "The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork." Day after day, without speech, the skies testify to their Maker. Nature is God's first sermon.

It then turns to Scripture, praising God's word as perfect, sure, right, and "more to be desired… than gold." It closes with a beloved prayer: "Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer."

Key verses

  1. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

    Psalm 19:1 · KJV"The heavens declare the glory of God."

  2. 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 19:14 · KJV"Let the words of my mouth... be acceptable in thy sight."

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A prayer from Psalm 19

Lord, the heavens declare Your glory and Your word revives my soul. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, my strength and my redeemer. Amen.

Themes in this passage

CreationThe Word of GodNaturePraise

Related passages

Genesis 1Psalm 24Psalm 1

Frequently asked

What does Psalm 19 mean?

Psalm 19 sees God revealed in two ways: the skies "declare the glory of God," and His written word is "perfect, converting the soul." It ends with a prayer that our words and thoughts would please Him.

What is Psalm 19 about?

The psalm opens with creation preaching: "The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork." Day after day, without speech, the skies testify to their Maker. Nature is God's first sermon.

What is the key verse in Psalm 19?

Psalm 19:1 — “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.”

Is Psalm 19 in the King James Version?

Yes. The full text of Psalm 19 on this page is the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain.