Psalm 19 is special: only 14 verses, but it’s widely quoted and rightly so, from “The heavens declare the glory of God” to “The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul.” Yesterday, we reminded ourselves of God’s general revelation in creation. Today we look at David’s homage to God’s Word: God’s special revelation.

First, we see different NAMES for the Word, followed by an Attribute, closing with an action or result of meditating on the Word.

7 The LAW of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; The TESTIMONY of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;
8 The STATUTES of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The COMMANDMENT of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes;
9 The FEAR of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The JUDGMENTS of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. (Psalm 19.7 – 9, NKJV, emphases mine)

You want wisdom? Joy? Enlightenment? Permanence? It’s all there. You want to give your life to something perfect, sure, right, pure, clean, and true? It’s all there. Therefore,

More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb…and in keeping them there is great reward. (Psalm 19.10, 11, NKJV)

Wow. What kind of wealth are we chasing when real wealth is in the Word?

Finally, the Word protects us from sin:

Moreover by them Your servant is warned…Who can understand his errors? Cleanse me from secret faults. Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, And I shall be innocent of great transgression. (Psalm 19.11 – 13, NKJV)

Psalm 119 is a 176-verse, 22-stanza meditation on the Word. Psalm 19 is a short version! Just memorizing verses 7 – 9 might inspire you to spend more time with God through the Word. Try it, along with the closing prayer:

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my strength and my Redeemer. (Psalm 19.14, NKJV)