Psalm 19 - The Words of my Mouth
Credit to King David for the lyrical ideas. In fact, to the extent that I could fit into the meter, I stuck with an English rendering of David's actual words -- primarily those of the RSV.
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Story behind the song
God's creation and God's word, both beautiful beyond our ken.
Lyrics
The heavens are telling the glory of God,
And the firmament proclaims his handiwork.
Day to day pours forth his speech,
And night to night declares the Lord's knowledge!
There is no speech, nor is a word heard,
Yet their silent song goes out to all the earth!
Chorus:
Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart,
Be acceptable in thy sight, my Rock and Redeemer!
Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart,
Be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord!
Chorus
Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart,
Be acceptable in thy sight, my Rock and Redeemer!
Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart,
Be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord!
In the heavens He has set a tent for the sun,
Which comes forth like a bridegroom from his chamber.
Like a strongman he runs his course with joy,
And his circuit is to the end of the heavens.
The Law of the Lord is perfect,
Reviving the soul.
Your Testimonies, Lord, are sure,
Making wise the simple.
The Precepts of the Lord are right,
Rejoicing the heart.
Your Commandment Lord is pure,
Enlightening the eyes!
The fear of the Lord is clean,
Enduring forever.
Your ordinances, Lord, are true,
And righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold! -- Pure gold!
Sweeter than honey or the drippings of the honeycomb!
(Chorus)
Moreover by your words is my heart warned,
Yet in keeping them there is great reward!
But who can discern his hidden faults,
Clear my heart from concealed error!
Keep thy servant from presumptuous sins,
Let them have no dominion over him!
Then I shall be blameless of great transgression,
Then I shall be blameless before the Lord!
(Chorus)
