19:6 It emerges from the distant horizon, 1
and goes from one end of the sky to the other; 2
nothing can escape 3 its heat.
19:7 The law of the Lord is perfect
and preserves one’s life. 4
The rules set down by the Lord 5 are reliable 6
and impart wisdom to the inexperienced. 7
19:8 The Lord’s precepts are fair 8
and make one joyful. 9
The Lord’s commands 10 are pure 11
and give insight for life. 12
19:9 The commands to fear the Lord are right 13
and endure forever. 14
The judgments given by the Lord are trustworthy
and absolutely just. 15
19:10 They are of greater value 16 than gold,
than even a great amount of pure gold;
they bring greater delight 17 than honey,
than even the sweetest honey from a honeycomb.
19:11 Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there; 18
those who obey them receive a rich reward. 19
19:12 Who can know all his errors? 20
Please do not punish me for sins I am unaware of. 21
19:13 Moreover, keep me from committing flagrant 22 sins;
do not allow such sins to control me. 23
Then I will be blameless,
and innocent of blatant 24 rebellion.