1 ¶ The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows the work of his hands.

2 O ne day provides a word for the next day, and one night declares wisdom unto the next night.

3 T here is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.

4 T heir line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tabernacle for the sun,

5 w hich is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber and rejoices as a strong man to run a race.

6 H is 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.

7 ¶ The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

8 T he statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

9 T he fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever; the rights of the LORD are true, they are all just.

10 M ore to be desired are they than gold, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

11 M oreover by them is thy slave warned, and in keeping them there is great reward.

12 W ho can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.

13 K eep back thy slave also from pride and arrogance; let them not have dominion over me; then I shall be perfect, and I shall be innocent of the great rebellion.

14 L et the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.