Psalm 19
Psalm 19 Meaning
Psalm 19 unites two great witnesses to God. First the skies: the heavens declare His glory, and day after day pour out speech without words, so that no place on earth is left without their testimony.
Then the Scriptures: the law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul, sweeter than honey and more precious than gold. It closes with a prayer that the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts would be acceptable to God.
Key verses from Psalm 19
“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.”
Psalm 19:1
“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.”
Psalm 19:7
“More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.”
Psalm 19:10
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.”
Psalm 19:14
How Psalm 19 points to Jesus
Both the sky and the Scripture point beyond themselves to Jesus, the Word who was with God and reveals Him. He is our rock and redeemer, and in Him the law that we could not keep is fulfilled for us.