Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalm 19

54 catchwords467 parallels

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Psalm 19 . 1 , The creatures shew God’s glory; Psalm 19 . 7 , The excellency of the divine law; Psalm 19 . 12 , David prays for grace.

It is uncertain when this highly finished and beautiful ode was composed; though some think it was written by David in the wilderness when persecuted by Saul.

Psalm 19:1

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.

Psalm 19:1 · BSB

The heavens10 parallels

the firmament6 parallels

Rakeea , from raka , to stretch out , the expanse , not only containing the celestial bodies , but also the air , light , rain , dews , etc. , all of which display the infinite power and wisdom of their Almighty Creator

Reciprocal19 parallels

Psalm 19:2

Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.

Psalm 19:2 · BSB

Day unto7 parallels

night unto6 parallels

Reciprocal3 parallels

Psalm 19:3

Without speech or language, without a sound to be heard,

Psalm 19:3 · BSB

There1 parallel

Or , "They have no speech , nor words , nor is their voice heard; yet into all the earth hath gone out their sound , and to the extremity of the world their words." The Hebrew , kav , rendered , line , like the Greek צטןדדןע , by which the LXX (who are followed by St. Paul) , render it , no doubt signifies the sound as well as the cord which emits it. The Vulgate , Jerome , and Symmachus , render it to the same purpose

where or , without these their voice is heard , Heb. without their voice heard

Psalm 19:4

their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens He has pitched a tent for the sun.

Psalm 19:4 · BSB

Their4 parallels

In them2 parallels

Reciprocal11 parallels

line or , rule , or , direction

Psalm 19:5

Like a bridegroom emerging from his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course,

Psalm 19:5 · BSB

bridegroom3 parallels

rejoiceth6 parallels

Reciprocal4 parallels

Psalm 19:6

it rises at one end of the heavens and runs its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth.

Psalm 19:6 · BSB

His going4 parallels

circuit1 parallel

Reciprocal3 parallels

Psalm 19:7

The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.

Psalm 19:7 · BSB

law14 parallels

or , doctrine

perfect5 parallels

converting3 parallels

or , restoring

testimony14 parallels

sure5 parallels

making6 parallels

Reciprocal47 parallels

Psalm 19:8

The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

Psalm 19:8 · BSB

statutes10 parallels

right2 parallels

rejoicing15 parallels

is pure4 parallels

enlightening12 parallels

Reciprocal19 parallels

Psalm 19:9

The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.

Psalm 19:9 · BSB

The fear13 parallels

enduring2 parallels

judgments23 parallels

Reciprocal10 parallels

true Heb. truth

Psalm 19:10

They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.

Psalm 19:10 · BSB

than gold8 parallels

sweeter4 parallels

honeycomb1 parallel

Heb. the dropping of honey-combs

Reciprocal14 parallels

Psalm 19:11

By them indeed Your servant is warned; in keeping them is great reward.

Psalm 19:11 · BSB

Moreover11 parallels

keeping13 parallels

Reciprocal20 parallels

Psalm 19:12

Who can discern his own errors? Cleanse me from my hidden faults.

Psalm 19:12 · BSB

can5 parallels

cleanse3 parallels

secret6 parallels

Reciprocal21 parallels

Psalm 19:13

Keep Your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless and cleansed of great transgression.

Psalm 19:13 · BSB

Keep3 parallels

presumptuous6 parallels

let3 parallels

upright4 parallels

I shall3 parallels

Reciprocal9 parallels

great Heb. much.

Psalm 19:14

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

Psalm 19:14 · BSB

Let12 parallels

strength2 parallels

Heb. rock

redeemer10 parallels

Reciprocal15 parallels

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge is the classical cross-reference layer — centuries of catchword parallels beneath the site’s quotations, allusions, and echoes. Every reference above also flows into the wider web of connections.

In the wider web3 threads
Intertextuality Pairs
Quotations Romans 10:18 → Psalm 19:4
Allusions Psalm 19:12 → Leviticus 4:2
Chiasms
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