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1The heavens declare the glory of God;[#sn God’s glory refers here to his royal majesty and power.]
the sky displays his handiwork.
2Day after day it speaks out;[#tn Heb “it gushes forth a word.” The “sky” (see v. 1b) is the subject of the verb. Though not literally speaking (see v. 3), it clearly reveals God’s royal majesty. The sun’s splendor and its movement across the sky is in view (see vv. 4-6).]
night after night it reveals his greatness.
3There is no actual speech or word,
nor is its voice literally heard.
4Yet its voice echoes throughout the earth;[#tc The MT reads, “their measuring line” (קוּם, qum). The noun קַו (qav, “measuring line”) makes no sense in this context. The reading קוֹלָם (qolam, “their voice”) which is supported by the LXX, is preferable.; #tn Heb “goes out,” or “proceeds forth.”]
its words carry to the distant horizon.
In the sky he has pitched a tent for the sun.
5Like a bridegroom it emerges from its chamber;[#tn The participle expresses the repeated or regular nature of the action.; #tn The Hebrew noun חֻפָּה (khufah, “chamber”) occurs elsewhere only in Isa 4:5 and Joel 2:16 (where it refers to the bedroom of a bride and groom).sn Like a bridegroom. The metaphor likens the sun to a bridegroom who rejoices on his wedding night.]
like a strong man it enjoys running its course.
6It emerges from the distant horizon,[#tn Heb “from the end of the heavens [is] its going forth.”]
and goes from one end of the sky to the other;
nothing can escape its heat.
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 Lord ’s precepts are fair[#tn Or “just.” Perhaps the idea is that they impart a knowledge of what is just and right.]
and make one joyful.
The Lord ’s commands are pure
and give insight for life.
9The commands to fear the Lord are right[#tn Heb “the fear of the Lord is clean.” The phrase “fear of the Lord” probably refers here to the law, which teaches one how to demonstrate proper reverence for the Lord. See Ps 111:10 for another possible use of the phrase in this sense.]
and endure forever.
The judgments given by the Lord are trustworthy
and absolutely just.
10They are of greater value than gold,[#tn Heb “more desirable.”]
than even a great amount of pure gold;
they bring greater delight than honey,
than even the sweetest honey from a honeycomb.
11Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there;[#tn Heb “moreover your servant is warned by them.”]
those who obey them receive a rich reward.
12Who can know all his errors?[#tn Heb “Errors who can discern?” This rhetorical question makes the point that perfect moral discernment is impossible to achieve. Consequently it is inevitable that even those with good intentions will sin on occasion.]
Please do not punish me for sins I am unaware of.
13Moreover, keep me from committing flagrant sins;[#tn Or “presumptuous.”]
do not allow such sins to control me.
Then I will be blameless,
and innocent of blatant rebellion.
14May my words and my thoughts
be acceptable in your sight,
O Lord , my sheltering rock and my redeemer.