Psalms 19: The Heavens Declare God's Glory

The title says this psalm is for the Chief Musician and is a Psalm by David. The heavens declare the glory of God, and their voice goes out through all the earth. The sun runs its course like a strong man. Yahweh's law is perfect, restoring the soul, and his ordinances are more to be desired than gold and sweeter than honey. David asks God to forgive his hidden errors and prays that the words of his mouth and the meditation of his heart will be acceptable to Yahweh, his rock and his redeemer.

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¹ For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² Day after day they pour out speech, and night after night they display knowledge.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ Their voice has gone out through all the earth, their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ which is as a bridegroom coming out of his room, like a strong man rejoicing to run his course.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ His going out is from the end of the heavens, his circuit to its ends. There is nothing hidden from its heat.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ Yahweh’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh’s covenant is sure, making wise the simple.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ Yahweh’s precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. Yahweh’s commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ The fear of Yahweh is clean, enduring forever. Yahweh’s ordinances are true, and righteous altogether.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ They are more to be desired than gold, yes, than much fine gold, sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ Moreover your servant is warned by them. In keeping them there is great reward.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² Who can discern his errors? Forgive me from hidden errors.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins. Let them not have dominion over me. Then I will be upright. I will be blameless and innocent of great transgression.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Yahweh, my rock, and my redeemer.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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Psalms 19 · Preschool

The Sky Shows God's Glory

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Color the sun and the stars. God made the sky, and it shows how great He is.

Can you find these in the picture? Circle each one!

Bible Verse

“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Yahweh, my rock, and my redeemer.”

Psalms 19:14 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Say: When we look at the sky, we can see how great God is. Let's go look at the sky and thank God for making it.

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Psalms 19 · Grade 4

Two Books About God

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Read and Think

Psalm 19's title says it is for the Chief Musician and is a Psalm by David. It shows two ways God makes himself known. The first is creation. The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork. Day after day and night after night the sky speaks without words, and there is no language where their voice is not heard. The sun goes out like a bridegroom and a strong man rejoicing to run his course.

The second way is God's word. Yahweh's law is perfect, restoring the soul. His covenant is sure, making wise the simple. His precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. His commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes. They are more to be desired than gold, sweeter also than honey. Finally David turns to his own heart. He asks God to forgive hidden errors and to keep him from presumptuous sins. He ends, Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Yahweh, my rock, and my redeemer.

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What are the two ways God makes himself known in this psalm?
What does God's covenant do for the simple?
What does David ask forgiveness for?
What does David want to be acceptable in God's sight?

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It shows two ways makes himself known.
The declare the glory of God.
The goes out like a bridegroom and a strong man rejoicing to run his course.
His precepts are right, rejoicing the .
They are more to be desired than , sweeter also than honey.

Think About It

Creation shows that God is great. What part of creation makes you think about God's glory?
David says God's words are sweeter than honey. How can you enjoy God's word more this week?

Memory Verse

“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Yahweh, my rock, and my redeemer.”

Psalms 19:14 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for Your sky and Your word. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

When has a warning from the Bible helped you?
How can reading Scripture become something you look forward to?

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Psalms 19 · Grade 5

Creation, Scripture, and the Heart

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Read and Think

Psalm 19's title says it is for the Chief Musician and is a Psalm by David. It moves in three steps: from the skies, to the Scriptures, to the heart. First, creation preaches. The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork. This speech has no words, yet there is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard. The sun, pictured as a bridegroom and a strong man running his course, crosses the sky, and there is nothing hidden from its heat.

Second, God speaks more clearly in his law. Six lines use six names for God's word: law, covenant, precepts, commandment, fear of Yahweh, and ordinances. Each is described as perfect, sure, right, pure, clean, or true, and each brings a gift: restoring the soul, making wise the simple, rejoicing the heart, and enlightening the eyes. These words are more to be desired than much fine gold and sweeter than honey from the honeycomb.

Third, the light of God's word shines into David's heart. Who can discern his errors? Forgive me from hidden errors. Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins. The psalm closes with a prayer believers still pray today: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Yahweh, my rock, and my redeemer. In the New Testament, Paul cites verse 4 when he writes about the message going out to the whole world (Romans 10:18).

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What three steps does Psalm 19 move through?
Name three gifts God's word brings.
What two kinds of sin does David pray about?
How does Paul use verse 4?

Crossword

Across

The heavens declare the ____ of God.
Yahweh’s ____ is perfect.

Down

They are more to be desired than ____.

Think About It

Creation shows God's glory, but Scripture shows his will. Why do we need both?
Make verse 14 your own prayer. What words or thoughts do you want God to help you change?

Memory Verse

“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Yahweh, my rock, and my redeemer.”

Psalms 19:14 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for Your sky and Your word. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How can your words please God today?
How can you notice God's greatness in ordinary days?
What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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Creation, Scripture, and the Heart

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