1 The heavens declare the glory of God,

and the expanse  * proclaims the work of his hands.  *

2 Day after day they pour out speech;

night after night they communicate knowledge.  *

3 There is no speech; there are no words;

their voice is not heard.

4 Their message  * has gone out to the whole earth,

and their words to the ends of the world.  *

In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun.  *

5 It is like a bridegroom coming from his home;

it rejoices like an athlete running a course.

6 It rises from one end of the heavens

and circles to their other end;  *

nothing is hidden from its heat.

7 The instruction of the  Lord is perfect,

renewing one’s life;  *

the testimony of the  Lord is trustworthy,

making the inexperienced wise.  *

8 The precepts of the  Lord are right,

making the heart glad;  *

the command of the  Lord is radiant,

making the eyes light up.  *

9 The fear of the  Lord is pure,

enduring forever;  *

the ordinances of the  Lord are reliable

and altogether righteous.  *

10 They are more desirable than gold —

than an abundance of pure gold;  *

and sweeter than honey

dripping from a honeycomb.  *

11 In addition, your servant is warned by them,

and in keeping them there is an abundant reward.  *

12 Who perceives his unintentional sins?

Cleanse me from my hidden faults.  *

13 Moreover, keep your servant from willful sins;  *

do not let them rule me.  *

Then I will be blameless

and cleansed from blatant rebellion.  *

14 May the words of my mouth

and the meditation of my heart

be acceptable to you,  *

Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.  *