1 The heavens declare God’s glory, the sky tells what his hands have done.
2 Day tells it to day, night reveals it to night,
3 without speaking, without words; without the sound of voices.
4 But through all the world their voice carries their words to the ends of the earth. He has set in them a tent for the sun;
5 like a bridegroom coming forth from his chamber it joyfully runs its course like a hero.
6 From one end of the heavens it rises, and round it runs to the other, and nothing hides from its heat.
7 The law of the Lord is perfect, renewing life. The decrees of the Lord are trusty, making simple ones wise.
8 The behests of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart. The command of the Lord is pure, giving light to the eyes.
9 The fear of the Lord is clean, it endures forever. The Lord’s judgments are true and right altogether.
10 More precious are they than gold --- than fine gold in plenty, and sweeter they are than honey, that drops from the comb.
11 By them is your servant warned; who keeps them has rich reward.
12 Who can know their flaws? Absolve me from those who I know not.
13 Keep your servant from wilful sins --- from falling under their sway: then blameless and clear will I be from great offense.
14 May the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart be pleasing to you, Lord, my rock and redeemer.