Psalms 19

NEW JERUSALEM	DOUAI-RHEIMS
1 [For the choirmaster Psalm Of David] The heavens declare the glory of God, the vault of heavenproclaims his handiwork,	1 Unto the end. A psalm for David.
2 day discourses of it to day, night to night hands on the knowledge.	2 The heavens shew forth the glory of God, and the firmament declareth the work of his hands.
3 No utterance at al , no speech, not a sound to be heard,	3 Day to day uttereth speech, and night to night sheweth knowledge.
4 but from the entire earth the design stands out, this message reaches the whole world. High above, hepitched a tent for the sun,	4 There are no speeches nor languages, where their voices are not heard.
5 who comes forth from his pavilion like a bridegroom, delights like a champion in the course to be run.	5 Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth: and their words unto the ends of the world.
6 Rising on the one horizon he runs his circuit to the other, and nothing can escape his heat.	6 He hath set his tabernacle in the sun: and he, as a bridegroom coming out of his bride chamber, Hath rejoiced as a giant to run the way:
7 The Law of Yahweh is perfect, refreshment to the soul; the decree of Yahweh is trustworthy, wisdomfor the simple.	7 His going out is from the end of heaven, And his circuit even to the end thereof: and there is no one that can hide himself from his heat.
8 The precepts of Yahweh are honest, joy for the heart; the commandment of Yahweh is pure, light forthe eyes.	8 The law of the Lord is unspotted, converting souls: the testimony of the Lord is faithful, giving wisdom to little ones.
9 The fear of Yahweh is pure, lasting for ever; the judgements of Yahweh are true, upright, every one,	9 The justices of the Lord are right, rejoicing hearts: the commandment of the Lord is lightsome, enlightening the eyes.
10 more desirable than gold, even than the finest gold; his words are sweeter than honey, that dripsfrom the comb.	10 The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for ever and ever: the judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves.
11 Thus your servant is formed by them; observing them brings great reward.	11 More to be desired than gold and many precious stones: and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.
12 But who can detect his own failings? Wash away my hidden faults.	12 For thy servant keepeth them, and in keeping them there is a great reward.
13 And from pride preserve your servant, never let it be my master. So shal I be above reproach, freefrom grave sin.	13 Who can understand sins? from my secret ones cleanse me, O Lord:
14 May the words of my mouth always find favour, and the whispering of my heart, in your presence,Yahweh, my rock, my redeemer.	14 and from those of others spare thy servant. If they shall have no dominion over me, then shall I be without spot: and I shall be cleansed from the greatest sin.
	15 And the words of my mouth shall be such as may please: and the meditation of my heart always in thy sight. O Lord, my helper, and my redeemer.