[1] The celestial realms announce God's glory; the skies testify of His hands' great work. [2] Each day pours out more of their sayings; each night, more to hear and more to learn. [3] Inaudible words are their manner of speech, and silence, their means to convey. [4] Yet from here to the ends of the earth, their voices have gone out; the whole world can hear what they say. God stretched out in these heavens a tent for the sun, [5] And the sun is like a groom who, after leaving his room, arrives at the wedding in splendor; He is the strong runner who, favored to win in his race, is eager to face his challenge. [6] He rises at one end of the skies and runs in an arc overhead; nothing can hide from his heat, from the swelter of his daily tread. [7] The Eternal's law is perfect, turning lives around. His words are reliable and true, instilling wisdom to open minds. [8] The Eternal's directions are correct, giving satisfaction to the heart. God's commandments are clear, lending clarity to the eyes. [9] The awe of the Eternal is clean, sustaining for all of eternity. The Eternal's decisions are sound; they are right through and through. [10] They are worth more than gold- even more than abundant, pure gold. They are sweeter to the tongue than honey or the drippings of the honeycomb. [11] In addition to all that has been said, Your servant will find, hidden in Your commandments, both a strong warning and a great reward for keeping them. [12] Who could possibly know all that he has done wrong? Forgive my hidden and unknown faults. [13] As I am Your servant, protect me from my bent toward pride, and keep sin from ruling my life. If You do this, I will be without blame, innocent of the great breach. [14] May the words that come out of my mouth and the musings of my heart meet with Your gracious approval, O Eternal, my Rock, O Eternal, my Redeemer.
