1. The heavens declare the glory of God,and the sky proclaims the work of His hands.
2. Day after day they pour out speech;night after night they communicate knowledge.
3. There is no speech; there are no words;their voice is not heard.
4. Their message has gone out to all the earth,and their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens He has pitched a tent for the sun.
5. It is like a groom coming from the bridal chamber;it rejoices like an athlete running a course.
6. It rises from one end of the heavensand circles to their other end; nothing is hidden from its heat.
7. The instruction of the Lord is perfect,renewing one’s life; the testimony of the Lord is trustworthy,making the inexperienced wise.
8. The precepts of the Lord are right,making the heart glad; the command of the Lord is radiant,making the eyes light up.
9. The fear of the Lord is pure,enduring forever; the ordinances of the Lord are reliableand altogether righteous.
10. They are more desirable than gold —than an abundance of pure gold; and sweeter than honey,which comes from the honeycomb.
11. In addition, Your servant is warned by them;there is great reward in keeping them.
12. Who perceives his unintentional sins?Cleanse me from my hidden faults.
13. Moreover, keep Your servant from willful sins; do not let them rule over me. Then I will be innocentand cleansed from blatant rebellion.
14. May the words of my mouthand the meditation of my heartbe acceptable to You, Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.