Psalms

Psalms 19:1–4a

The heavens and the sky constantly declare God's glory through a silent, universal language that reaches everyone on earth.

Psalms 19:1–4a (WEB)

1 The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork.

2 Day after day they pour out speech, and night after night they display knowledge.

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

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,

Central Idea

The heavens and the sky constantly declare God's glory through a silent, universal language that reaches everyone on earth.

Authorial Intent

To celebrate the universal and continuous testimony of the created order, particularly the celestial realm, as a manifestation of God’s glory and creative power.

Chapter: Psalm 19

The Heavens Declare and the Law Revives

God reveals his glory in creation and his will in Scripture, so the faithful servant responds with delight, warning, repentance, and acceptable worship.