[1] The heavens are telling the glory of God; they are a marvelous display of his craftsmanship. [2] Day and night they keep on telling about God. [3] Without a sound or word, silent in the skies, their message reaches out to all the world. The sun lives in the heavens where God placed it [5] and moves out across the skies as radiant as a bridegroom going to his wedding, or as joyous as an athlete looking forward to a race! [6] The sun crosses the heavens from end to end, and nothing can hide from its heat. [7] God's laws are perfect. They protect us, make us wise, and give us joy and light. [9] God's laws are pure, eternal, just. [10] They are more desirable than gold. They are sweeter than honey dripping from a honeycomb. [11] For they warn us away from harm and give success to those who obey them. [12] But how can I ever know what sins are lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults. [13] And keep me from deliberate wrongs; help me to stop doing them. Only then can I be free of guilt and innocent of some great crime. [14] May my spoken words and unspoken thoughts be pleasing even to you, O Lord my Rock and my Redeemer.
