Psalms 19:1

For the music director; a psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; ²  the sky displays his handiwork. ³ 

For the director of music. A psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

<<For the choir director. A Psalm of David.>> The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands.

<<For the choir director: A psalm of David.>> The heavens tell of the glory of God. The skies display his marvelous craftsmanship.

God's glory is on tour in the skies, God-craft on exhibit across the horizon.

<To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David.> The heavens are sounding the glory of God; the arch of the sky makes clear the work of his hands.

The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.

<<To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.>> The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork.

For the music director; a psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; ²  the sky displays his handiwork. ³ 

¹ sn Psalm 19. The psalmist praises God for his self-revelation in the heavens and in the Mosaic law. The psalmist concludes with a prayer, asking the Lord to keep him from sinning and to approve of his thoughts and words.

² sn God’s glory refers here to his royal majesty and power.

³ tn Heb “and the work of his hands the sky declares.” The participles emphasize the ongoing testimony of the heavens/sky.