| English Standard Version | New Living Translation |
| 1The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. | 1The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. |
| 2Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. | 2Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. |
| 3There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. | 3They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never 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 their message has gone throughout the earth, and their words to all the world. God has made a home in the heavens for the sun. |
| 5which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber, and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy. | 5It bursts forth like a radiant bridegroom after his wedding. It rejoices like a great athlete eager to run the race. |
| 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. | 6The sun rises at one end of the heavens and follows its course to the other end. Nothing can hide 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 instructions of the LORD are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. |
| 8the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; | 8The commandments of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are clear, giving insight for living. |
| 9the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether. | 9Reverence for the LORD is pure, lasting forever. The laws of the LORD are true; each one is fair. |
| 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, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb. |
| 11Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. | 11They are a warning to your servant, a great reward for those who obey them. |
| 12Who can discern his errors? Declare me innocent from hidden faults. | 12How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these 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. | 13Keep your servant from deliberate sins! Don’t let them control me. Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin. |
| 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 pleasing to you, O 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. | Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. |
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