To the director.[91] A song of David.[92]
<1> The heavens speak about the glory[93] of God.
The skies tell about the good things his hands have made.
<2> Each new day tells more of the story,
and each night reveals more and more about God's power.[94]
<3> You cannot hear any speech from them.
They don't make any sound we can hear.
<4> But their "voice" goes throughout the world.
Their "words" go to the ends of the earth.
The sun set up his tent among them.
<5> It comes out like a happy bridegroom from his bedroom.
The sun begins its path across the sky
like an athlete eager to run a race.
<6> The sun starts at one end of the sky
and runs all the way to the other end.
Nothing can hide from its heat.
<7> The Lord's teachings are perfect.
They give strength to his people.
The Lord's rules can be trusted.
They help even the foolish to become wise.
<8> The Lord's laws are right.
They make people happy.
The Lord's commands are good.
They show people the right way to live.
<9> Respect for the Lord is pure.
It will continue forever.
The Lord's judgments are good and fair.
They are completely right.
<10> His teachings are worth more than the best gold.
They are sweeter than the best honey dripping from the honeycomb.
<11> His teachings warn his servants,
and good things come to those who obey them.
<12> People cannot see their own mistakes,
so don't let me do secret sins.
<13> Don't let me do what I know is wrong.
Don't let sin control me.
If you help me,
then I can be pure and free from sin.
<14> May my words and thoughts please you.
Lord, you are my Rock- the one who rescues me.
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