The Heavens Declare the Glory of God
For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
1 The heavens declare the glory of God.
The expanse shows his handiwork.
2 Day after day they pour out speech,
and night after night they display knowledge.
3 There is no speech nor language,
where their voice is not heard.
4 Their voice has gone out through all the earth,
their words to the end of the world.
In the heavens he has set a tent for the sun,
5 which is like a bridegroom coming out of his room,
like a strong man rejoicing to run his course.
6 It rises from one end of the heavens,
and circles to the other end.
There is nothing hidden from its heat.
7 The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul.
God’s covenant is sure, making wise the simple.
8 The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart.
The commandments of the Lord are pure, enlightening the eyes.
9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever.
The ordinances of the Lord are true, and altogether righteous.
10 They are more to be desired than gold, yes, than much fine gold,
sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb.
11 Moreover your servant is warned by them.
In keeping them there is great reward.
12 Who can discern his errors?
Forgive me from hidden errors.
13 Keep your servant back also from presumptuous sins.
Let them not have dominion over me.
Then I will be upright.
I will be blameless and innocent of great transgression.
14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable in your sight,
Lord, my rock, and my redeemer.