1 The heavens declare the glory of God;the sky displays his handiwork.
2 Day after day it speaks out;night after night it reveals his greatness.
3 There is no actual speech or word,nor is its voice literally heard.
4 Yet its voice echoes throughout the earth;its words carry to the distant horizon.In the sky he has pitched a tent for the sun.
5 Like a bridegroom it emerges from its chamber;like a strong man it enjoys running its course.
6 It emerges from the distant horizon,and goes from one end of the sky to the other;nothing can escape its heat.
7 The law of the Lord is perfectand preserves one’s life.The rules set down by the Lord are reliableand impart wisdom to the inexperienced.
8 The Lord’s precepts are fairand make one joyful.The Lord’s commands are pureand give insight for life.
9 The commands to fear the Lord are rightand endure forever.The judgments given by the Lord are trustworthyand absolutely just.
10 They are of greater value than gold,than even a great amount of pure gold;they bring greater delight than honey,than even the sweetest honey from a honeycomb.
11 Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there;those who obey them receive a rich reward.
12 Who can know all his errors?Please do not punish me for sins I am unaware of.
13 Moreover, keep me from committing flagrant sins;do not allow such sins to control me.Then I will be blameless,and innocent of blatant rebellion.
14 May my words and my thoughtsbe acceptable in your sight,O Lord, my sheltering rock and my redeemer.