Christian Standard Bible | New International Version |
1The heavens declare the glory of God, and the expanse proclaims the work of his hands. | 1For the director of music. 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. | 3They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. |
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. | 4Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun. |
5It is like a bridegroom coming from his home; it rejoices like an athlete running a course. | 5It is like a bridegroom coming out of 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 makes 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, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the LORD are 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, giving joy to the heart. The commands 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 decrees of the LORD are firm, and all of them are 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 honeycomb. |
11In addition, your servant is warned by them, and in keeping them there is an abundant reward. | 11By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward. |
12Who perceives his unintentional sins? Cleanse me from my hidden faults. | 12But who can discern their own errors? Forgive 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, innocent 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 these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. |
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