The Heavens Declare the Glory of God

1Unto the end. A Psalm of David. The heavens describe the glory of God, and the firmament announces the work of his hands.

2Day proclaims the word to day, and night to night imparts knowledge.

3There are no speeches or conversations, where their voices are not being heard.

4Their sound has gone forth through all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world.

5He has placed his tabernacle in the sun, and he is like a bridegroom coming out of his bedroom. He has exulted like a giant running along the way;

6his departure is from the summit of heaven. And his course reaches all the way to its summit. Neither is there anyone who can hide himself from his heat.

7The law of the Lord is immaculate, converting souls. The testimony of the Lord is faithful, providing wisdom to little ones.

8The justice of the Lord is right, rejoicing hearts. The precepts of the Lord are brilliant, enlightening the eyes.

9The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for all generations. The judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves:

10desirable beyond gold and many precious stones, and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.

11For, indeed, your servant keeps them, and in keeping them, there are many rewards.

12Who can understand transgression? From my hidden faults, cleanse me, O Lord,

13and from those of others, spare your servant. If they will have no dominion over me, then I will be immaculate, and I will be cleansed from the greatest transgression.

14And the eloquence of my mouth will be so as to please, along with the meditation of my heart, in your sight, forever, O Lord, my helper and my redeemer.