“Living by the Book”

November 24, 2024 • Pastor Tom Rempel • Psalm 19

The heavens declare the glory of God,     and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. 2  Day to day pours out speech,     and night to night reveals knowledge. 3  There is no speech, nor are there words,     whose voice is not heard. 4  Their voice goes out through all the earth,     and their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun, 5      which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber,     and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy. 6  Its rising is from the end of the heavens,     and its circuit to the end of them,     and there is nothing hidden from its heat. 7  The law of the Lord is perfect,     reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure,     making wise the simple; 8  the precepts of the Lord are right,     rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure,     enlightening the eyes; 9  the fear of the Lord is clean,     enduring forever; the rules of the Lord are true,     and righteous altogether. 10  More to be desired are they than gold,     even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey     and drippings of the honeycomb. 11  Moreover, by them is your servant warned;     in keeping them there is great reward. 12  Who can discern his errors?     Declare me innocent from hidden faults. 13  Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins;     let them not have dominion over me! Then I shall be blameless,     and innocent of great transgression. 14  Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart     be acceptable in your sight,     O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.