The Heavens Speak, the Word Revives

Verses 1–6 · the silent speech of the skies

1. ^{verse 1}The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.
2. ^{verse 2}Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.
3. ^{verse 3}Without speech or language, without a sound to be heard,
4. ^{verse 4}their 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.
5. ^{verse 5}Like a bridegroom emerging from his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course,
6. ^{verse 6}it rises at one end of the heavens and runs its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth.

Verses 7–14 · the clear word of God and a personal prayer

1. ^{verse 7}The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.
2. ^{verse 8}The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
3. ^{verse 9}The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.
4. ^{verse 10}They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
5. ^{verse 11}By them indeed Your servant is warned; in keeping them is great reward.
6. ^{verse 12}Who can discern his own errors? Cleanse me from my hidden faults.
7. ^{verse 13}Keep Your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless and cleansed of great transgression.
8. ^{verse 14}May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.