| International Standard Version | New Living Translation |
| 1The heavens are declaring the glory of God, and their expanse shows the work of his hands. | 1The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. |
| 2Day after day they pour forth speech, night after night they reveal knowledge. | 2Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. |
| 3There is no speech nor are there words— their voice is not heard— | 3They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never 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 their message has gone throughout the earth, and their words to all the world. God has made a home in the heavens 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. | 5It bursts forth like a radiant bridegroom after his wedding. It rejoices like a great athlete eager to run the race. |
| 6Its circuit is from one end of the sky to the other, and nothing is hidden from its heat. | 6The sun rises at one end of the heavens and follows its course to the other end. Nothing can hide from its heat. |
| 7The Law of the LORD is perfect, restoring life. The testimony of the LORD is steadfast, making foolish people wise. | 7The instructions of the LORD are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. |
| 8The precepts of the LORD are upright, making the heart rejoice. The commandment of the LORD is pure, giving light to the eyes. | 8The commandments of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are clear, giving insight for living. |
| 9The fear of the LORD is clean, standing forever. The judgments of the LORD are true; they are altogether righteous. | 9Reverence for the LORD is pure, lasting forever. The laws of the LORD are true; each one is fair. |
| 10They are more desirable than gold, even much fine gold. They are sweeter than honey, even the drippings from a honeycomb. | 10They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb. |
| 11Moreover your servant is warned by them; and there is great reward in keeping them. | 11They are a warning to your servant, a great reward for those who obey them. |
| 12Who can detect his own mistake? Cleanse me from hidden sin. | 12How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults. |
| 13Preserve your servant from arrogant people; do not let them rule over me. Then I will be upright and acquitted of great wickedness. | 13Keep your servant from deliberate sins! Don’t let them control me. Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin. |
| 14May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. | 14May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. |
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