| New American Standard Bible 1995 | New Living Translation |
| 1For the choir director. A Psalm of David. The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands. | 1The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. |
| 2Day to day pours forth 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; Their voice is not heard. | 3They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard. |
| 4Their line has gone out through all the earth, And their utterances to the end of the world. In them He has placed 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 is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber; It rejoices as a strong man to run his course. | 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 one end of the heavens, And its circuit to the other 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, restoring 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 judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether. | 9Reverence for the LORD is pure, lasting forever. The laws of the LORD are true; each one is fair. |
| 10They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the 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 Your servant is 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? Acquit me of hidden faults. | 12How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults. |
| 13Also keep back Your servant from presumptuous sins; Let them not rule over me; Then I will be blameless, And I shall be acquitted 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. |
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