| Holman Christian Standard Bible | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1For the choir director. A Davidic psalm. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky proclaims the work of His hands. | 1For the choir director. A Davidic psalm. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky proclaims the work of His hands. |
| 2Day after day they pour out speech; night after night they communicate knowledge. | 2Day after day they pour out speech; night after night they communicate knowledge. |
| 3There is no speech; there are no words; their voice is not heard. | 3There is no speech; there are no words; their voice is not heard. |
| 4Their message has gone out to all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens He has pitched a tent for the sun. | 4Their message has gone out to all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens He has pitched a tent for the sun. |
| 5It is like a groom coming from the bridal chamber; it rejoices like an athlete running a course. | 5It is like a groom coming from the bridal chamber; it rejoices like an athlete running a course. |
| 6It rises from one end of the heavens and circles to their other end; nothing is hidden from its heat. | 6It rises from one end of the heavens and circles to their other end; nothing is hidden from its heat. |
| 7The instruction of the LORD is perfect, renewing one's life; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making the inexperienced wise. | 7The instruction of the LORD is perfect, renewing one's life; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making the inexperienced wise. |
| 8The precepts of the LORD are right, making the heart glad; the command of the LORD is radiant, making the eyes light up. | 8The precepts of the LORD are right, making the heart glad; the command of the LORD is radiant, making the eyes light up. |
| 9The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the LORD are reliable and altogether righteous. | 9The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the LORD are reliable and altogether righteous. |
| 10They are more desirable than gold-- than an abundance of pure gold; and sweeter than honey, which comes from the honeycomb. | 10They are more desirable than gold-- than an abundance of pure gold; and sweeter than honey, which comes from the honeycomb. |
| 11In addition, Your servant is warned by them; there is great reward in keeping them. | 11In addition, Your servant is warned by them; there is great reward in keeping them. |
| 12Who perceives his unintentional sins? Cleanse me from my hidden faults. | 12Who perceives his unintentional sins? Cleanse me from my hidden faults. |
| 13Moreover, keep Your servant from willful sins; do not let them rule over me. Then I will be innocent and cleansed from blatant rebellion. | 13Moreover, keep Your servant from willful sins; do not let them rule over me. Then I will be innocent and cleansed from blatant rebellion. |
| 14May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to You, LORD, my rock and my Redeemer. | 14May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to You, LORD, my rock and my Redeemer. |
| Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. | Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. |
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