1 The heavens declare the glory of God,

and the expansej proclaims the work of his hands.k

2 Day after day they pour out speech;

night after night they communicate knowledge.A

3 There is no speech; there are no words;

their voice is not heard.

4 Their messageB has gone out to the whole earth,

and their words to the ends of the world.l

In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun.m

5 It is like a bridegroom coming from his home;

it rejoices like an athlete running a course.

6 It rises from one end of the heavens

and circles to their other end;n

nothing is hidden from its heat.

7 The instruction of the Lord is perfect,

renewing one’s life;o

the testimony of the Lord is trustworthy,

making the inexperienced wise.p

8 The precepts of the Lord are right,

making the heart glad;q

the command of the Lord is radiant,

making the eyes light up.r

9 The fear of the Lord is pure,

enduring forever;s

the ordinances of the Lord are reliable

and altogether righteous.t

10 They are more desirable than gold—

than an abundance of pure gold;u

and sweeter than honey

dripping from a honeycomb.v

11 In addition, your servant is warned by them,

and in keeping them there is an abundant reward.w