1The works and the Word of God.
For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.
The heavens declare the glory of God;And the firmament showeth his handiwork.2Day unto day uttereth speech,And night unto night showeth knowledge.3There is no speech nor language;Their voice is not heard.4Their line is gone out through all the earth,And their words to the end of the world.In them hath he set a 1tabernacle for the sun,5Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber,And rejoiceth as a strong man to run his course.6His going forth is from the end of the heavens,And his circuit unto the ends of it;And there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
7The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul:The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.8The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart:The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes.9The fear of Jehovah is clean, enduring for ever:The ordinances of Jehovah are true, and righteous altogether.10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold;Sweeter also than honey and the droppings of the honeycomb.11Moreover by them is thy servant warned:In keeping them there is great reward.12Who can discern his errors?Clear thou me from hidden faults.13Keep back thy servant also 2from presumptuous sins;Let them not have dominion over me:Then shall I be upright,And I shall be clear from great transgression.14Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heartBe acceptable in thy sight,O Jehovah, my rock, and my redeemer.