For the director of music. A psalm of David.
1
The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
2
Day after day they pour forth speech; night after they display knowledge.
3
There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard.
4
Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.
In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun,
5
which is like a bridegroom coming forth from his pavillion,
like a champion rejoicing to run his course.
6
It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other;
nothing is hidden from its heat.
7
The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul.
The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.
8
The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
9
The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever.
The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous.
10
They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
11
By them is your servant warned; in keeping from there is great reward.
12
Who can discern his errors? Forgive my hidden faults.
13
Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me.
Then will I be blameless, innocent of great transgression.
14
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.