1 {\b For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.}\par\par\tab The heavens declare the glory of God;\par\tab And the firmament showeth his handiwork. 2 Day unto day uttereth speech,\par\tab And night unto night showeth knowledge. 3 There is no speech nor language;\par\tab Their voice is not heard. 4 Their line is gone out through all the earth,\par\tab And their words to the end of the world.\par\tab In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun, 5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber,\par\tab And rejoiceth as a strong man to run his course. 6 His going forth is from the end of the heavens,\par\tab And his circuit unto the ends of it;\par\tab And there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.\par 7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul:\par\tab The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple. 8 The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart:\par\tab The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes. 9 The fear of Jehovah is clean, enduring for ever:\par\tab The ordinances of Jehovah are true, {\i and} righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold;\par\tab Sweeter also than honey and the droppings of the honeycomb. 11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned:\par\tab In keeping them there is great reward. 12 Who can discern {\i his} errors?\par\tab Clear thou me from hidden {\i faults}. 13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous {\i sins};\par\tab Let them not have dominion over me:\par\tab Then shall I be upright,\par\tab And I shall be clear from great transgression. 14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart\par\tab Be acceptable in thy sight, O Jehovah, my rock, and my redeemer.\par |
Edited by Jeff D. Huddleston. Based on the 1901 American Standard Version (ASV-1901).