| New International Version | NET Bible |
| 1For the director of music. A psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. | 1For the music director; a psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky displays his handiwork. |
| 2Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. | 2Day after day it speaks out; night after night it reveals his greatness. |
| 3They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. | 3There is no actual speech or word, nor is its voice literally heard. |
| 4Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun. | 4Yet its voice echoes throughout the earth; its words carry to the distant horizon. In the sky he has pitched a tent for the sun. |
| 5It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course. | 5Like a bridegroom it emerges from its chamber; like a strong man it enjoys running its course. |
| 6It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth. | 6It emerges from the distant horizon, and goes from one end of the sky to the other; nothing can escape its heat. |
| 7The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. | 7The law of the LORD is perfect and preserves one's life. The rules set down by the LORD are reliable and impart wisdom to the inexperienced. |
| 8The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. | 8The LORD's precepts are fair and make one joyful. The LORD's commands are pure and give insight for life. |
| 9The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the LORD are firm, and all of them are righteous. | 9The commands to fear the LORD are right and endure forever. The judgments given by the LORD are trustworthy and absolutely just. |
| 10They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb. | 10They are of greater value than gold, than even a great amount of pure gold; they bring greater delight than honey, than even the sweetest honey from a honeycomb. |
| 11By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward. | 11Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there; those who obey them receive a rich reward. |
| 12But who can discern their own errors? Forgive my hidden faults. | 12Who can know all his errors? Please do not punish me for sins I am unaware of. |
| 13Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression. | 13Moreover, keep me from committing flagrant sins; do not allow such sins to control me. Then I will be blameless, and innocent of blatant rebellion. |
| 14May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. | 14May my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my sheltering rock and my redeemer. |
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