1 For the end, a Psalm of David.
2 The heavens declare the glory of God ; and the firmament proclaims the work of his hands.
3 Day to day utters speech, and night to night proclaims knowledge. Notesn1 Gr. eructat.
4 There are no speeches or words, in which their voices are not heard. Notesn1 Gr. of which.
5 Their voice is gone out into all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world. Notesn1 Rom. 10. 18.
6 In the sun he has set his tabernacle ; and he comes forth as a bridegroom out of his chamber : he will exult as a giant to run his course.
7 His going forth is from the extremity of heaven, and his circuit to the other end of heaven : and no one shall be hidden from his heat. Notesn1 Gr. meeting.
8 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting souls : the testimony of the Lord is faithful, instructing babes. Notesn1 Gr. spotless.
9 The ordinances of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart : the commandment of the Lord is bright, enlightening the eyes.
10 The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring for ever and ever : the judgments of the Lord are true, and justified altogether.
11 To be desired more than gold, and much precious stone : sweeter also than honey and the honey-comb.
12 For thy servant keeps to them : in the keeping of them there is great reward.
13 Who will understand his transgressions ? purge thou me from my secret sins.
14 And spare thy servant the attack of strangers : if they do not gain the dominion over me, then shall I be blameless, and I shall be clear from great sin.
15 So shall the sayings of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be pleasing continually before thee, O Lord my helper, and my redeemer.