Psalms 19:5

Like a bridegroom it emerges ¹  from its chamber; ²  like a strong man it enjoys ³  running its course. ⁴ 

Ec 1:5; Isa 61:10; Isa 62:5; Joh 3:29; 1Co 9:24-26; Php 3:13,14; Heb 12:1,2

¹ tn The participle expresses the repeated or regular nature of the action.

² tn The Hebrew noun חֻפָּה (khufah, “chamber”) occurs elsewhere only in Isa 4:5 and Joel 2:16 (where it refers to the bedroom of a bride and groom).

sn Like a bridegroom. The metaphor likens the sun to a bridegroom who rejoices on his wedding night.

³ tn The imperfect verbal form draws attention to the regularity of the action.

⁴ tn Heb “[on] a path.”

sn Like a strong man. The metaphorical language reflects the brilliance of the sunrise, which attests to the sun’s vigor.