Psalms 19:1

“(To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.) The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

[To the chiefe Musician, A Psalme of Dauid.] The heauens declare the glory of God: and the firmament sheweth his handy worke.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament showeth his handiwork.
- American Standard Version (1901)

<To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David.> The heavens are sounding the glory of God; the arch of the sky makes clear the work of his hands.
- Basic English Bible

{To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David.} The heavens declare the glory of God; and the expanse sheweth the work of his hands.
- Darby Bible

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth the work of his hands.
- Webster's Bible

The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork.
- World English Bible

To the Overseer. -- A Psalm of David. The heavens [are] recounting the honour of God, And the work of His hands The expanse [is] declaring.
- Youngs Literal Bible

(19:1) For the Leader. A Psalm of David. (19:2) The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament showeth His handiwork;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Psalms 19:1


19:1 The heavens - They are as a legible book, wherein he that runs may read it. The glory - His eternal power and Godhead, his infinite wisdom and goodness. Firmament - Or, the expansion, all the vast space extended from the earth to the highest heavens, with all its goodly furniture.


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