The Works and the Word of God.

For the choir director. A Psalm of David.

1 The heavens are telling of the glory of God;
          And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands.

2 Day to day pours forth speech,
          And night to night reveals knowledge.

3 There is no speech, nor are there words;
          Their voice is not heard.

4 Their line has gone out through all the earth,
          And their utterances to the end of the world.
          In them He has placed a tent for the sun,

5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber;
          It rejoices as a strong man to run his course.

6 Its rising is from one end of the heavens,
          And its circuit to the other end of them;
          And there is nothing hidden from its heat.

7 The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul;
          The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

8 The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart;
          The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever;
          The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether.

10 They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold;
          Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.

11 Moreover, by them Your servant is warned;
          In keeping them there is great reward.

12 Who can discern his errors? Acquit me of hidden faults.

13 Also keep back Your servant from presumptuous sins;
          Let them not rule over me;
          Then I will be blameless,
          And I shall be acquitted of great transgression.

14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
          Be acceptable in Your sight,
          O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer.