| Holman Christian Standard Bible | International Standard Version |
| 1For the choir director. A Davidic psalm. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky proclaims the work of His hands. | 1The heavens are declaring the glory of God, and their expanse shows the work of his hands. |
| 2Day after day they pour out speech; night after night they communicate knowledge. | 2Day after day they pour forth speech, night after night they reveal knowledge. |
| 3There is no speech; there are no words; their voice is not heard. | 3There is no speech nor are there 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. | 4yet their message goes out into all the world, and their words to the ends of the earth. He has set up a tent for the sun in the heavens, |
| 5It is like a groom coming from the bridal chamber; it rejoices like an athlete running a course. | 5which is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, or like a champion who rejoices at the beginning of a race. |
| 6It rises from one end of the heavens and circles to their other end; nothing is hidden from its heat. | 6Its circuit is from one end of the sky to the other, and 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 Law of the LORD is perfect, restoring life. The testimony of the LORD is steadfast, making foolish people 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 upright, making the heart rejoice. The commandment of the LORD is pure, giving light to the eyes. |
| 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 clean, standing forever. The judgments of the LORD are true; they are 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, even much fine gold. They are sweeter than honey, even the drippings from a honeycomb. |
| 11In addition, Your servant is warned by them; there is great reward in keeping them. | 11Moreover your servant is warned by them; and there is great reward in keeping them. |
| 12Who perceives his unintentional sins? Cleanse me from my hidden faults. | 12Who can detect his own mistake? Cleanse me from hidden sin. |
| 13Moreover, keep Your servant from willful sins; do not let them rule over me. Then I will be innocent and cleansed from blatant rebellion. | 13Preserve your servant from arrogant people; do not let them rule over me. Then I will be upright and acquitted of great wickedness. |
| 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 meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. |
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