[1] The heavens speak about God’s glory. 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.
[3] You can’t really hear any speech or words. 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 sky is like a home for the sun.
[5] The sun comes out like a happy bridegroom from his bedroom. The sun begins its path across the sky like an athlete eager to run his race.
[6] The sun starts at one end of the sky, and it runs all the way to the other end. Nothing can hide from its heat. ˻The Lord’s teachings are like that.˼
[7] The Lord’s teachings are perfect. They give strength to God’s people. The Lord’s Agreement can be trusted. It helps foolish people 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] Worshiping the Lord is like a light that will shine bright forever. The Lord’s judgments are good and fair. They are completely right.
[10] The Lord’s teachings are worth more than the best gold. They are sweeter than the best honey that comes straight from the honeycomb.
[11] The Lord’s teachings warn his servant. Good things come from obeying them.
[12] ˻Lord,˼ no person can see all of his own mistakes. So don’t let me do secret sins.
[13] Don’t let me do the sins I want to do. Don’t let those sins rule me. If you help me, then I can be pure and free from my sins.
[14] I hope my words and thoughts please you. Lord, you are my Rock— You are the One who saves me.