¹ {To the Chanter, a Psalm of David} The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament showeth his handiwork. ² One day telleth another, and one night certifieth another. ³ There is neither speech nor language, but their voices are heard among them. ⁴ Their sound is gone out into all lands, and their words in to the ends of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun, ⁵ which cometh forth as a bridegroom out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a giant to run his course. ⁶ It goeth forth from the uttermost part of the heaven, and runneth about unto the end of it again; and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.

⁷ The law of the LORD is an undefiled law, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, and giveth wisdom unto simple. ⁸ The statutes of the LORD are right, and rejoice the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, and giveth light unto the eyes. ⁹ The fear of the LORD is clean, and endureth forever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. ¹⁰ More to be desired are they than gold, yea than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. ¹¹ Moreover, by them is thy servant taught, and in keeping of them there is great reward.

¹² Who can tell how oft he offendeth? O cleanse thou me from my secret faults. ¹³ Keep thy servant also from presumptuous sins, lest they get dominion over me: so shall I be undefiled and innocent from the great offense. ¹⁴ Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD; my strength and my redeemer.

¹ {To the Chanter, a Psalm of David} The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble. The name of the God of Jacob defend thee;