[1] The heavens tell about the glory of God. The skies show that his hands created them. [2] Day after day they speak about it. Night after night they make it known. [3] But they don’t speak or use words. No sound is heard from them. [4] Yet their voice goes out into the whole earth. Their words go out from one end of the world to the other. God has set up a tent in the heavens for the sun. [5] The sun is like a groom leaving the room of his wedding night. The sun is like a great runner who takes delight in running a race. [6] It rises at one end of the heavens. Then it moves across to the other end. Everything enjoys its warmth. [7] The law of the LORD is perfect. It gives us new strength. The laws of the LORD can be trusted. They make childish people wise. [8] The rules of the LORD are right. They give joy to our hearts. The commands of the LORD shine brightly. They give light to our minds. [9] The law that brings respect for the LORD is pure. It lasts forever. The commands the LORD gives are true. All of them are completely right. [10] They are more priceless than gold. They have greater value than huge amounts of pure gold. They are sweeter than honey that is taken from the honeycomb. [11] Your servant is warned by them. When people obey them, they are greatly rewarded. [12] But who can know their own mistakes? Forgive my hidden faults. [13] Also keep me from the sins I want to commit. May they not be my master. Then I will be without blame. I will not be guilty of any great sin against your law. [14] LORD, may these words of my mouth please you. And may these thoughts of my heart please you also. You are my Rock and my Redeemer.
