Remember that David had time as a shepherd to lie down and gaze at the stars while the sheep grazed. The 19th psalm begins with acknowledging the glory of God revealed in the sky. In the 7th and 8th verses, he gives the consequences of following God’s word; restoration of the soul, wisdom, joy, and enlightenment. The 9th verse says that the fear of God is pure and steadfast since God doesn’t make mistakes when he uses discipline.
