Christian Standard Bible | Berean Study Bible |
1The heavens declare the glory of God, and the expanse proclaims the work of his hands. | 1For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. |
2Day after day they pour out speech; night after night they communicate knowledge. | 2Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. |
3There is no speech; there are no words; their voice is not heard. | 3Without speech or language, without a sound to be heard, |
4Their 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. | 4their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens He has pitched a tent for the sun. |
5It is like a bridegroom coming from his home; it rejoices like an athlete running a course. | 5Like a bridegroom emerging from his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course, |
6It rises from one end of the heavens and circles to their other end; nothing is hidden from its heat. | 6it rises at one end of the heavens and runs its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth. |
7The instruction of the LORD is perfect, renewing one's life; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making the inexperienced wise. | 7The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. |
8The precepts of the LORD are right, making the heart glad; the command of the LORD is radiant, making the eyes light up. | 8The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. |
9The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the LORD are reliable and altogether righteous. | 9The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. |
10They are more desirable than gold--than an abundance of pure gold; and sweeter than honey dripping from a honeycomb. | 10They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. |
11In addition, your servant is warned by them, and in keeping them there is an abundant reward. | 11By them indeed Your servant is warned; in keeping them is great reward. |
12Who perceives his unintentional sins? Cleanse me from my hidden faults. | 12Who can discern his own errors? Cleanse me from my hidden faults. |
13Moreover, keep your servant from willful sins; do not let them rule me. Then I will be blameless and cleansed from blatant rebellion. | 13Keep Your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless and cleansed of great transgression. |
14May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, LORD, my rock and my Redeemer. | 14May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. |
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