Nazarene Commentary 2000©

21st Century Paraphrase of the Hebrew Scriptures© –
 21st Century Version of the Christian Scriptures© [NCMM]

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PSALM 19:
TWO TESTIMONIES

[A hymn of David]

Psalm 19:1-6 – Celestial Testimony

PS19:1 The starry cosmos 98 declares God’s glory. The Celesialum 99 proclaims His handiwork.
98 Starry cosmos: Or, heaven, sky. Compare notes on Romans 1:20. [Psalm 8:3; 69:34; 115:15] The word “heaven[s]” occurs about 70 times in the Psalms.
99 Celesialum: Or, firmament, expanse, skies, vault, arch. [Psalm 150:1]
PS19:2 Every day utters speech, and every night reveals knowledge. 100
100 Every night reveals knowledge: Today around the clock and around the world telescopes of all kinds and sizes, including a variety of listening devices, study the cosmos increasing knowledge of the universe. Space satellite telescopes also gathering in knowledge constantly. The universe has always been a source of study and observation since humankind began looking at the starry night. Whole races and cultures have based their religions and sciences on such knowledge. [Psalm 65:8; 74:16; 136:9]
PS19:3 No one actually hears a voice, nor a spoken language, PS19:4 though their range extends over the earth, 101 and their message reaches the entire globe. 102 [Romans 10:18] Overhead He has made a dwelling 103 for the sun,
101 Earth: The Latin is ORBIS TERRAE, “circle of the earth.” The Greek is OIKAIOMATA, “inhabited earth.”
102 Their message reaches the entire globe: Paul quotes this verse at Romans 10:19 and applies it to the heavenly gospel the Jews could witness even if they did not listen to the Gospel and so were without excuse. No atheist or agnostic has a legitimate reason for denying God’s existence. For details see notes in Nazarene Commentary 2000 on scientists and God in Nazarene Principles 2000.
103 Dwelling: Or, tent. The language is poetic metaphor and should not be restrained to a principle of cosmology.
PS19:5 which rises like a bridegroom coming forth from his bedroom, and rejoices like a powerful man running his race. PS19:6 It sets out from one horizon and completes its circuit to the other extreme, and there is nothing hidden from its heat.

Psalm 19:7-14 – Yehowah’s Law

PS19:7 The law 104 of Yehowah is complete, 105 restoring 106 the soul. The testimony 107 of Yehowah is confirmed, 108 making the simple 109 wise.
104 The law: Six synonyms are used on this subject. These are repeated with more details in Psalm 119.
105 Complete: Or, perfect, undefiled.
106 Restoring: Or, converting, refreshing, reviving, renewing.
107 Testimony: Or, decree, instruction, reminder.
108 Confirmed: Or, sure, faithful, trustworthy, reliable.
109 Simple: Or, ignorant, foolish, inexperienced.
PS19:8 The precepts 110 of Yehowah are correct, 111 making the heart rejoice. The commandment 112 of Yehowah is pure, 113 enlightening the eyes. 114
110 Precepts: Or, statutes, orders, teachings.
111 Correct: Or, right, just, true.
112 Commandment: Or, command.
113 Pure: Or, clear, intelligible.
114 Enlightening the eyes: Or, MOF: light to the mind; HAR: enlightening the mind.
PS19:9 The reverence 115 of Yehowah is clean, 116 enduring throughout eternity. The judicial regulations 117 of Yehowah are faithful. 118 They are completely right. 119
115 Reverence: Or, fear,
116 Clean: Or, pure
117 Judicial regulations: Or, judgments, ordinances, decisions, rulings.
118 Faithful: Or, true, upright, genuine.
119 Completely right: Or, righteous altogether, perfectly just.
PS19:10 [They are] more desirable 120 than gold; yes, more than refined gold. Also sweeter than honey, or even the honeycomb.
120 Desirable: Or, coveted, prized.
PS19:11 Even Your own servant accepts their warning. 121 In their observance there is a great reward.
121 Warning: Or, taught, enlightened.
PS19:12 Who can discern errors? 122 From secret matters 123 pronounce me innocent. 124
122 Who can discern errors: Or, understand, detect, aware.
123 Secret matters: Or, sins, faults, inadvertent, unwittingly. David speaks not of overt or outright sins, but those matters unknown or unrealized.
124 Pronounce me innocent: Or, cleanse, clear, acquit, absolve.
PS19:13 Restrain 125 Your servant from over confidence. 126 May these never control me, 127 then I will be blameless 128 and pronounced innocent from great transgressions.
125 Restrain: Or, keep back.
126 Over confidence: Or, presumptuousness, bolder sins, willful sins, wanton sin.
127 Control me: Or, have dominion, rule over, gain control. For details see notes in Nazarene Commentary 2000 on Romans chapters 6 and 7.
128 Blameless: Or, upright, undefiled, clear.
PS19:14 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart 129 come before You with acceptance – O Yehowah my Rock and my Redeemer.
129 Meditations of my heart: Or, RHM: soft utterance of my heart.

Nazarene Commentary 2000©

Mark Heber Miller

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