| International Standard Version | NET Bible |
| 1The heavens are declaring the glory of God, and their expanse shows the work of his hands. | 1For the music director; a psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky displays his handiwork. |
| 2Day after day they pour forth speech, night after night they reveal knowledge. | 2Day after day it speaks out; night after night it reveals his greatness. |
| 3There is no speech nor are there words— their voice is not heard— | 3There is no actual speech or word, nor is its voice literally heard. |
| 4yet their message goes out into all the world, and their words to the ends of the earth. He has set up a tent for the sun in the heavens, | 4Yet its voice echoes throughout the earth; its words carry to the distant horizon. In the sky he has pitched a tent for the sun. |
| 5which is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, or like a champion who rejoices at the beginning of a race. | 5Like a bridegroom it emerges from its chamber; like a strong man it enjoys running its course. |
| 6Its circuit is from one end of the sky to the other, and nothing is hidden from its heat. | 6It emerges from the distant horizon, and goes from one end of the sky to the other; nothing can escape its heat. |
| 7The Law of the LORD is perfect, restoring life. The testimony of the LORD is steadfast, making foolish people wise. | 7The law of the LORD is perfect and preserves one's life. The rules set down by the LORD are reliable and impart wisdom to the inexperienced. |
| 8The precepts of the LORD are upright, making the heart rejoice. The commandment of the LORD is pure, giving light to the eyes. | 8The LORD's precepts are fair and make one joyful. The LORD's commands are pure and give insight for life. |
| 9The fear of the LORD is clean, standing forever. The judgments of the LORD are true; they are altogether righteous. | 9The commands to fear the LORD are right and endure forever. The judgments given by the LORD are trustworthy and absolutely just. |
| 10They are more desirable than gold, even much fine gold. They are sweeter than honey, even the drippings from a honeycomb. | 10They are of greater value than gold, than even a great amount of pure gold; they bring greater delight than honey, than even the sweetest honey from a honeycomb. |
| 11Moreover your servant is warned by them; and there is great reward in keeping them. | 11Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there; those who obey them receive a rich reward. |
| 12Who can detect his own mistake? Cleanse me from hidden sin. | 12Who can know all his errors? Please do not punish me for sins I am unaware of. |
| 13Preserve your servant from arrogant people; do not let them rule over me. Then I will be upright and acquitted of great wickedness. | 13Moreover, keep me from committing flagrant sins; do not allow such sins to control me. Then I will be blameless, and innocent of blatant rebellion. |
| 14May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. | 14May my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my sheltering rock and my redeemer. |
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