The Witness of Creation and Scripture
For the choir director. A Davidic psalm.
1 The heavens declare the glory of God,
and the skyproclaims the work of His hands.
2 Day after day they pour out speech;
night after night they communicate knowledge.
3 There is no speech; there are no words;
their voice is not heard.
4 Their messagehas gone out to all the earth,
and their words to the ends of the world.
In the heavensHe has pitched a tent for the sun.
5 It is like a groom coming from thebridal chamber;
it rejoices like an athlete running a course.
6 It rises from one end of the heavens
and circlesto their other end;
nothing is hidden from its heat.
7 The instruction of theLordis perfect,
renewing one’s life;
the testimony of theLordis trustworthy,
making the inexperienced wise.
8 The precepts of theLordare right,
making the heart glad;
the command of theLordis radiant,
making the eyes light up.
9 The fear of theLordis pure,
enduring forever;
the ordinances of theLordare reliable
and altogether righteous.
10 They are more desirable than gold —
than an abundance of pure gold;
and sweeter than honey,
which comes from the honeycomb.
11 In addition, Your servant is warned by them;
there is great reward in keeping them.
12 Who perceives his unintentional sins?
Cleanse me from my hidden faults.
13 Moreover, keep Your servant from willful sins;
do not let them rule over me.
Then I will be innocent
and cleansed from blatant rebellion.
14 May the words of my mouth
and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable to You,
Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.
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