| English Standard Version | NET Bible |
| 1The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. | 1For the music director; a psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky displays his handiwork. |
| 2Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. | 2Day after day it speaks out; night after night it reveals his greatness. |
| 3There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. | 3There is no actual speech or word, nor is its voice literally heard. |
| 4Their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun, | 4Yet its voice echoes throughout the earth; its words carry to the distant horizon. In the sky he has pitched a tent for the sun. |
| 5which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber, and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy. | 5Like a bridegroom it emerges from its chamber; like a strong man it enjoys running its course. |
| 6Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them, and there is nothing hidden from its heat. | 6It emerges from the distant horizon, and goes from one end of the sky to the other; nothing can escape its heat. |
| 7The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; | 7The law of the LORD is perfect and preserves one's life. The rules set down by the LORD are reliable and impart wisdom to the inexperienced. |
| 8the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; | 8The LORD's precepts are fair and make one joyful. The LORD's commands are pure and give insight for life. |
| 9the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether. | 9The commands to fear the LORD are right and endure forever. The judgments given by the LORD are trustworthy and absolutely just. |
| 10More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. | 10They are of greater value than gold, than even a great amount of pure gold; they bring greater delight than honey, than even the sweetest honey from a honeycomb. |
| 11Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. | 11Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there; those who obey them receive a rich reward. |
| 12Who can discern his errors? Declare me innocent from hidden faults. | 12Who can know all his errors? Please do not punish me for sins I am unaware of. |
| 13Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me! Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression. | 13Moreover, keep me from committing flagrant sins; do not allow such sins to control me. Then I will be blameless, and innocent of blatant rebellion. |
| 14Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. | 14May my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my sheltering rock and my redeemer. |
|
    |