[1] The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork. [2] Day after day they pour out speech, and night after night they display knowledge. [3] There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard. [4] Their voice has gone out through all the earth, their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun, [5] which is as a bridegroom coming out of his room, like a strong man rejoicing to run his course. [6] His going out is from the end of the heavens, his circuit to its ends. There is nothing hidden from its heat. [7] Yahweh’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh’s covenant is sure, making wise the simple. [8] Yahweh’s precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. Yahweh’s commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes. [9] The fear of Yahweh is clean, enduring forever. Yahweh’s ordinances are true, and righteous altogether. [10] They are more to be desired than gold, yes, than much fine gold, sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb. [11] Moreover your servant is warned by them. In keeping them there is great reward. [12] Who can discern his errors? Forgive me from hidden errors. [13] Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins. Let them not have dominion over me. Then I will be upright. I will be blameless and innocent of great transgression. [14] Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Yahweh, my rock, and my redeemer.
