Psalms 19 (KJV)

14 verses · King James Version · Formal equivalence (word-for-word)

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Psalms Chapter 19 contains 14 verses and is presented here in the King James Version (KJV), which uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The 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. <sup>where: or, without these their voice is heard: Heb. without their voice heard</sup>

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, <sup>line: or, rule, or, direction</sup>

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. <sup>law: or, doctrine</sup> <sup>converting: or, restoring</sup>

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. <sup>true: Heb. truth</sup>

10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb . <sup>the honeycomb: Heb. the dropping of honeycombs</sup>

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. <sup>the great: or, much</sup>

14Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. <sup>strength: Heb. rock</sup>

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What is Psalms 19 in the KJV?

Psalms 19 in the King James Version (KJV) contains 14 verses. The KJV uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach, first published in 1611.

How does the KJV translate Psalms 19 differently?

The King James Version uses formal equivalence (word-for-word), preserving the classic English of 1611. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 19 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 19 (KJV)?

Psalms Chapter 19 contains 14 verses in the King James Version. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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