It looks like two different psalms.

Really, it looks like a psalm, then a section of Proverbs.

It seems to be written by two different authors at different times, then pasted together.

Because of its major shift in tenor, many scholars agree that this is a hybrid, a compound of psalmody.

Have you guessed which psalm of the day I'm referring to?

Yes, it is the most former of the ones listed above, psalm nineteen!

While others see dichotomy in this masterpiece, I want us to look at its harmony today. Viewing scripture from a complete trust in its divine inspiration has its challenges at times, but I don't see that in Psalm 19 as others may. Here's why:

Creation and the Law of the Lord are inseparable, since they both proceeded from His mouth, each with its own purpose. These two themes don't slam into each other in 19, but one flows right out from the other in the same order they were spoken originally by God.

Just for comparison, let's look at the first verses of each 'section' of 19 - back to back.

"The heavens are telling the glory of God, and their expanse is declaring the work of His hands."

"The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple"

"Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night reveals knowledge"

"The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes"

The heavens are a 'perfect' instructor of His glory; the Law is a perfect tutor for wisdom and conversion.

The heavens pour out speech, revealing knowledge; the Law speaks purely, giving enlightenment.

You can go on through the psalm to compare, but I'd rather that you read it as it was intended, straight through with a powerful meditation at the end:

"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer"

Many of you know a great song to that verse. Go ahead, make His day, sing it to Him.