1 For the director of music. A psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. |
2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. |
3 There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. |
4 Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun, |
5 which is like a bridegroom coming forth from his pavilion, like a champion rejoicing to run his course. |
6 It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is hidden from its heat. |
7 The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. |
8 The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. |
9 The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous. |
10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. |
11 By them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. |
12 Who can discern his errors? Forgive my hidden faults. |
13 Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then will I be blameless, innocent of great transgression. |
14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. |