| English Standard Version | Christian Standard Bible |
| 1The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. | 1The heavens declare the glory of God, and the expanse proclaims the work of his hands. |
| 2Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. | 2Day after day they pour out speech; night after night they communicate knowledge. |
| 3There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. | 3There is no speech; there are no words; their voice is not 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, | 4Their message has gone out to the whole earth, and their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens 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. | 5It is like a bridegroom coming from his home; it rejoices like an athlete running a 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 rises from one end of the heavens and circles to their other end; nothing is hidden from its heat. |
| 7The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; | 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, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; | 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 clean, enduring forever; the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether. | 9The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the LORD are reliable and altogether righteous. |
| 10More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. | 10They are more desirable than gold--than an abundance of pure gold; and sweeter than honey dripping from a honeycomb. |
| 11Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. | 11In addition, your servant is warned by them, and in keeping them there is an abundant reward. |
| 12Who can discern his errors? Declare me innocent from hidden faults. | 12Who perceives his unintentional sins? Cleanse me from my hidden faults. |
| 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 your servant from willful sins; do not let them rule me. Then I will be blameless and cleansed from 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 the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, LORD, my rock and my Redeemer. |
| ESV Text Edition: 2016. The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®) copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. The ESV® text has been reproduced in cooperation with and by permission of Good News Publishers. Unauthorized reproduction of this publication is prohibited. All rights reserved. | The Christian Standard Bible. Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. |
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