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For the choir director. A Davidic psalm.

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky^[a] proclaims the work of His hands.^(a)

Day after day they pour out speech; night after night they communicate knowledge.^[b]

There is no speech; there are no words; their voice is not heard.

Their message^[c] has gone out to all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world.^(b) In the heavens^[d] He has pitched a tent for the sun.^(c)

It is like a groom coming from the^[e] bridal chamber; it rejoices like an athlete running a course.

It rises from one end of the heavens and circles^[f] to their other end;^(d) nothing is hidden from its heat.

The instruction of the Lord is perfect, renewing one's life;^(e) the testimony of the Lord is trustworthy, making the inexperienced wise.^(f)

The precepts of the Lord are right, making the heart glad;^(g) the command of the Lord is radiant, making the eyes light up.^(h)

The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever;⁽ⁱ⁾ the ordinances of the Lord are reliable and altogether righteous.^(j)

They are more desirable than gold— than an abundance of pure gold;^(k) and sweeter than honey, which comes from the honeycomb.^(l)

In addition, Your servant is warned by them; there is great reward in keeping them.^(m)

Who perceives his unintentional sins? Cleanse me from my hidden faults.⁽ⁿ⁾

Moreover, keep Your servant from willful sins;^(o) do not let them rule over me.^(p) Then I will be innocent and cleansed from blatant rebellion.^(q)

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to You,^(r) Lord , my rock and my Redeemer.^(s)