1The heavens declare the glory of God ; and the firmament sheweth his handywork . 2Day unto day uttereth speech , and night unto night sheweth knowledge . 3There is no speech nor language , where their voice is not heard . 4Their line is gone out through all the earth , and their words to the end of the world . In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun , 5Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber , and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race . 6His going forth is from the end of the heaven , and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
The Perfection of God's Law
7The law of the LORD is perfect , converting the soul : the testimony of the LORD is sure , making wise the simple . 8The statutes of the LORD are right , rejoicing the heart : the commandment of the LORD is pure , enlightening the eyes . 9The fear of the LORD is clean , enduring for ever : the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether . 10More to be desired are they than gold , yea, than much fine gold : sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb . 11Moreover by them is thy servant warned : and in keeping of them there is great reward .
The Fear of the Lord
12Who can understand his errors ? cleanse thou me from secret faults . 13Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright , and I shall be innocent from the great transgression . 14Let the words of my mouth , and the meditation of my heart , be acceptable in thy sight , O LORD , my strength , and my redeemer .