Psalm 19/Speech Act/Summary

Speaker		Verses		Macro Speech Acts				Addressee
		v. 1 For the director. A psalm. By David.
David		v. 2 The sky is declaring God’s honor, and the firmament is telling about the workmanship of his hands.		Description of the Sky (vv. 2–5b)				Unspecified
		v. 3 Day after day pours out speech, and night after night imparts knowledge.		The sky communicates God's honor to everyone.
		v. 4 There is no speech, and there are no words whose sound is not being heard.
		v. 5ab Its verse line has gone forth throughout the whole earth, and its words [have gone forth] throughout the edge of the world.
		v. 5c He has set up in it a home for the sun,	Description of the Sun (vv. 5c–7)
		v. 6 and he is like a bridegroom coming out of his tent. He is glad, like a warrior, to run his course.	Nothing is hidden from the sun's heat.
		v. 7 His starting point is from the edge of the sky, and his turning point is at its edges, and nothing is hidden from his heat.
		v. 8 YHWH’s instruction is perfect, restoring life. YHWH’s testimony is reliable, making simpletons wise.	Praise of YHWH's Instruction (vv. 8–11)
		v. 9 YHWH’s commandments are just, causing the heart to rejoice. YHWH’s command is flawless, giving light to the eyes.	YHWH's instruction is perfect; it is like the sun.
		v. 10 Fearing YHWH is pure, enduring forever. YHWH’s rules are true; they are altogether right;
		v. 11 those which are more desirable than gold, even much pure gold, and sweeter than honey, even virgin honey from the honeycomb.
		v. 12 Furthermore, your servant is warned by them. There is great reward in keeping them.	Prayer for Blamelessness (vv. 12–15)				YHWH
		v. 13 Who can discern mistakes? Clear me from the guilt of hidden sins!	"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable before you."
		v. 14 Also, prevent your servant from committing presumptuous sins! Do not let them rule over me! Then I will be blameless and innocent of great crime.
		v. 15 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable before you, YHWH, my rock and my redeemer!