^1aTo the choirmaster.↑

A Psalm of David.

^1bThe heavens speak of the glory of God,

And the firmament tells of the work of his hands.

²Each day utters speech,

And each night declares knowledge.

³They have no speech and they have no words;

Their sound is not something heard.

Throughout the seasons he has assigned an abode for the sun.

⁵And as a bridegroom, the sun comes out of its bridal canopy

And exults as a valiant man about to run a course.

⁶Its rising is from one end of the heavens,

And its circuit is to the other end of them.

And there is nothing hidden from its heat.

⁷The law of the Lord is perfect

In restoring a person.

The testimony of the Lord is faithful,

Making the simple-minded wise.

⁸The precepts of the Lord are upright;

They gladden the heart.

The commandment of the Lord is pure;

It enlightens the eyes.

⁹Fear of the Lord is salutary;

It endures perpetually.

The judgments of the Lord are truth;

They are altogether righteous.

¹⁰They are more to be desired than gold,

Or than a vast amount of refined gold.

And they are sweeter than honey

And honey-syrup from honeycombs.

¹¹Your servant also is warned by them;

There is great reward in keeping them.

¹²Who understands errors?

Oh acquit me from things hidden.

¹³From presumptuous sins, too, preserve your servant;

Do not let them rule over me.

Then I shall be perfect

And acquitted from great transgression.

¹⁴May the sayings of my mouth be acceptable,

And the meditation of my heart before you,

O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

Reference(s) in Chapter 19: v.4 ↔ Romans 10:18.