The Scriptures (ISR 1998) 1The heavens are proclaiming the esteem of Ěl; And the expanse is declaring the work of His hand. 2Day to day pours forth speech, And night to night reveals knowledge. 3There is no speech, and there are no words, Their voice is not heard. 4Their line has gone out through all the earth, And their words to the end of the world. In them He set up a tent for the sun, 5And it is like a bridegroom coming out of his room, It rejoices like a strong man to run the path. 6Its rising is from one end of the heavens, And its circuit to the other end; And naught is hidden from its heat. 7The Torah of יהוה is perfect, bringing back the being; The witness of יהוה is trustworthy, making wise the simple; 8The orders of יהוה are straight, rejoicing the heart; The command of יהוה is clear, enlightening the eyes; 9The fear of יהוה is clean, standing forever; The right-rulings of יהוה are true, They are righteous altogether, 10More desirable than gold, Than much fine gold; And sweeter than honey and the honeycomb. 11Also, Your servant is warned by them, In guarding them there is great reward. 12Who discerns mistakes? Declare me innocent from those that are secret, 13Also keep Your servant back from presumptuous ones, Do not let them rule over me. Then shall I be perfect, and innocent of great transgression. 14Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be pleasing before You, O יהוה, my rock and my redeemer. |