[1] The heavens tell the glory of God. And the skies announce what his hands have made. [2] Day after day they tell the story. Night after night they tell it again. [3] They have no speech or words. They don't make any sound to be heard. [4] But their message goes out through all the world. It goes everywhere on earth. The sky is like a home for the sun. [5] The sun comes out like a bridegroom from his bedroom. It rejoices like an athlete eager to run a race. [6] The sun rises at one end of the sky, and it follows its path to the other end. Nothing hides from its heat. [7] The Lord's teachings are perfect. They give new strength. The Lord's rules can be trusted. They make plain people wise. [8] The Lord's orders are right. They make people happy. The Lord's commands are pure. They light up the way. [9] It is good to respect the Lord. That respect will last forever. The Lord's judgments are true. They are completely right. [10] They are worth more than gold, even the purest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even the finest honey. [11] They tell your servant what to do. Keeping them brings great reward. [12] No one can see all his own mistakes. Forgive me for my secret sins. [13] Keep me from the sins that I want to do. Don't let them rule me. Then I can be pure and free from the greatest of sins. [14] I hope my words and thoughts please you. Lord, you are my Rock, the one who saves me.
