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 night they reveal knowledge.
3 They have no speech, they use no words;no sound is heard from them.
4 Yet their voice goes out into all the earth,their words to the ends of the world.In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun.
5 It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber,like a champion rejoicing to run his course.
6 It rises at one end of the heavensand makes its circuit to the other;nothing is deprived of its warmth.
7 The law of the Lord is perfect,refreshing 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 for ever.The decrees of the Lord are firm,and all of them are righteous.
10 They are more precious than gold,than much pure gold;they are sweeter than honey,than honey from the honeycomb.
11 By them your servant is warned;in keeping them there is great reward.
12 But who can discern their own errors?Forgive my hidden faults.
13 Keep your servant also from wilful sins;may they not rule over me.Then I will be blameless,innocent of great transgression.
14 May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heartbe pleasing in your sight,Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.