Psalms 19

Read on churchofjesuschrist.org (with footnotes)

1The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 1

The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handiwork.
IV v. 1 (Inspired Version, 1867)

2Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 2

Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night showeth knowledge.
IV v. 2 (Inspired Version, 1867)

3There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 3

No speech nor language can be if their voice is not heard.
IV v. 3 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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,

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.

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.

10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 13

Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous acts; let them not have dominion over me; then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.
IV v. 13 (Inspired Version, 1867)

14Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

Also cited in commentary

2 Nephi 27 — Isaiah 29 Expanded — The Sealed Book, the Learned Man, the Three Witnesses, the Marvelous Work
- Where this lands
2 Nephi 29 — A Bible! A Bible! — The Marvelous Work, the Two Records, and the Lord Speaks to All Nations
- Where this lands
2 Nephi 32 — Feast Upon the Words of Christ — Angels, the Holy Ghost, and the Doctrine of Pray Always
- Where this lands
2 Nephi 33 — Nephi's Farewell — The Power of the Words, the Face-to-Face Meeting, the Pleasing Bar
- Where this lands
Alma 30 — Korihor — The Anatomy of Unbelief, and the Sign That Was Not Mercy
- How the chapter is built
Jacob 4 — Looking Beyond the Mark — Jacob's Meditation on Christ, Scripture, and the Jewish Stumble
- Where this lands
Mosiah 4 — Fallen as Dead — The Cry for Mercy, Retaining a Remission, Are We Not All Beggars, and Watch Yourselves
- Watch yourselves
- Where this lands
Mosiah 13 — Abinadi's Face Shines — The Decalogue Finished, the Law as Schoolmaster, and the God Himself Who Shall Come Down
- Where this lands
Mosiah 24 — Burdens Made Light — Amulon's Authority, the Forbidden Prayer, the Voice of the Lord in Their Affliction, the Deep Sleep upon the Lamanites, and the Valley Named Alma
- The prayer-in-the-heart and the voice of the Lord
- Where this lands
Esther 10 — Next unto the King — The Book's Last Three Verses, and the Unnamed God Who Governed Every One of Them
- How this chapter changes the reader
- Next unto the king
Psalms 8 — What Is Man — The Excellent Name, the Work of Thy Fingers, and the Crown Set on a Little Lower Than the Gods
- How this chapter changes the reader
- Where we are
Psalms 33 — The Word That Made the Heavens — A New Song for the Creator, the Lord of the Nations, and the Eye That Watches Over Those Who Hope
- How this chapter changes the reader
- Where we are

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