Psalm 19: in my own words

The Spirit of God inspired His Word in their original languages, and diligent scholars translated it into ours. Reading any text, examining it, and then rewriting it, is an exercise that uncovers, personalizes, and internalizes the meaning, but it is not to be held on equal grounds with inspiration or even translation. Based on my study of this chapter, below is my paraphrase and amplification of it.  May it breathe fresh joy into your heart.

From sunrise to sunset, the sky breaks out 

in unspoken declaration and wordless proclamation across the globe:

God is glorious, and this is His creation!

There is no language barrier or geographic limitation 

preventing this message from spreading. 

The sun rises and sets, faithfully and fully, 

touching every inch of the earth with its warmth.

The law of the LORD is completely without defect, 

restoring wholeness to our souls.

The testimony of the LORD is confirmed, 

making the naive wise.

The precepts of the LORD are level and straight, 

delighting our hearts with a perfect fit.

The commandment of the LORD is radiant, 

making our eyes glow with illumination.

The fear of the LORD is pure, 

standing the test of time.

The rules of the LORD are stable and righteous in their unity.

They satisfy our cravings more

than all the pleasures of wealth or exquisite food.

By them your servant is warned; 

by keeping them, your servant is rewarded.

Who can discern, on their own, all their mistakes?

Acquit me of hidden faults.

Hold me back from arrogant sins; 

don’t let them hold me under their power.

Then I will be blameless and acquitted of great wrongdoing.

When I open my mouth, may my words be aligned with your Word;

When I’m silent, may my thoughts embody your beautiful truth like the sky does.

In this way, I long to bring a smile to your face, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.