Chapter 19

1 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. 2 Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. 3 There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. [Psa 19:1-3 ESV]

These are the verses quoted to say that those who've never heard the gospel are still without excuse.  They still go to hell because it is apparent from nature itself that there is an organizer of all things.  There is a single creator, and all you have to do is look, and you will believe.  This thought - that God is revealed in nature - runs through vs 6.  But mostly, they don't.  They make idols and worship those instead.

2021 - I like them better in KJV, probably because I first memorized them there:

1 [[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.]] The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. 2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. [Psa 19:1-2 KJV].

2024 - I think this points out the stubbornness of atheists.  The truth of a creator is writ large in the sky, not a big secret from all but the most pious.  This is about the existence of God, but I don't know that it can be construed as the promise of salvation to those who have never heard.  This gets you to God, but I don't see that it gets you to His Son...12 "And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved." [Act 4:12 NASB95].  Even so, did Noah know the name of Jesus?  Did Moses?  So depending on where one was in time, the heavens might be sufficient.  But it is hard for me to believe they are today.  Yet God WILL DO whatever is just.

Starting in verse 7, there is a section about the attributes of God's laws, precepts, commandments and so on.  It is a section showing that we should follow God, because all that he says/does/requires is good and right and just.  Why would you not follow such a creator???

2024 - These verses need to be in here:

7 The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; 8 the precepts 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 rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether. [Psa 19:7-9 ESV]

Beginning in vs 12 is an appeal for acceptance by God, for his help in doing his will, for help against willful sin.  It ends with this verse:

14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. [Psa 19:14 ESV]

What we say, and what we think, alike, acceptable to God.  Tall order there!