¹ For the music director; a psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky displays his handiwork. ² Day after day it speaks out; night after night it reveals his greatness. ³ There is no actual speech or word, nor is its voice literally heard. ⁴ Yet its voice echoes throughout the earth; its words carry to the distant horizon. In the sky he has pitched a tent for the sun. ⁵ Like a bridegroom it emerges from its chamber; like a strong man it enjoys running its course. ⁶ It emerges from the distant horizon, and goes from one end of the sky to the other; nothing can escape its heat.

⁷ The law of the Lord is perfect and preserves one's life. The rules set down by the Lord are reliable and impart wisdom to the inexperienced. ⁸ The Lord's precepts are fair and make one joyful. The Lord's commands are pure and give insight for life. ⁹ The commands to fear the Lord are right and endure forever. The judgments given by the Lord are trustworthy and absolutely just. ¹⁰ They are of greater value than gold, than even a great amount of pure gold; they bring greater delight than honey, than even the sweetest honey from a honeycomb. ¹¹ Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there; those who obey them receive a rich reward.

¹² Who can know all his errors? Please do not punish me for sins I am unaware of. ¹³ Moreover, keep me from committing flagrant sins; do not allow such sins to control me. Then I will be blameless, and innocent of blatant rebellion. ¹⁴ May my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my sheltering rock and my redeemer.

¹ For the music director; a psalm of David. May the Lord answer you when you are in trouble; may the God of Jacob make you secure!