1. - The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims the work of his hands.
2. Day to day [Gr. eructat] utters speech, and night to night proclaims knowledge.
3. There are no speeches or words, [Gr. of which] in which their voices are not heard.
4. [Ro 10:18] Their voice is gone out into all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world.
5. In the sun he has set his tabernacle; and he comes forth as a bridegroom out of his chamber: he will exult as a giant to run his course.
6. His going forth is from the extremity of heaven, and his [Gr. meeting] circuit to the other end of heaven: and no one shall be hidden from his heat.
7. The law of the Lord is [Gr. spotless] perfect, converting souls: the testimony of the Lord is faithful, instructing babes.
8. The ordinances of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is bright, enlightening the eyes.
9. The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring for ever and ever: the judgements of the Lord are true, and justified altogether.
10. To be desired more than gold, and much precious stone: sweeter also than honey and the honey-comb.
11. For thy servant keeps to them: in the keeping of them there is great reward.
12. Who will understand his transgressions? purge thou me from my secret sins.
13. And spare thy servant the attack of strangers: if they do not gain the dominion over me, then shall I be blameless, and I shall be clear from great sin.
14. So shall the sayings of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be pleasing continually before thee, O Lord my helper, and my redeemer.