1 The heav’ns above declare
the glory of our God;
and what his hands have made
the skies proclaim abroad.
2 For day by day they pour forth speech,
and night by night their knowledge teach.
3 No language do they use
nor any spoken word;
no sound is made by them
and yet their voice is heard.
4 Throughout the world their voice resounds,
their words to earth’s remotest bounds.
God set a tent in heav’n,
a dwelling for the sun,
5 which, with an athlete’s joy,
it thrills its race to run.
6 Its course from east to west complete—
there’s nothing hidden from its heat.
7 The perfect law of God
will make the soul revive;
his statutes sure and true
will make the simple wise.
8 The precepts of the LORD are right
and fill the heart with great delight.
The Lord’s command is clear,
enlightening eyes to see.
9 The fear of God is pure
and lasts eternally.
The precepts of the LORD express
his perfect truth and righteousness.
10 They’re more to be desired
than stores of finest gold;
like honey from the comb
much sweetness do they hold.
11 They warn the servant of the LORD;
in keeping them is great reward.
12 Who can discern their faults?
Forgive my hidden sin.
13 Keep me from willful deeds;
may they not rule within.
And then I shall be free from blame
and guiltless of transgression’s shame.
14 LORD, let the words I speak
be pleasing in your sight,
and may my inmost thoughts
be in your judgment right.
O LORD, you are a rock to me;
you have redeemed and set me free.
– Sing Psalms, alt.
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