Psalms 18

¹Unto the end. A Psalm of David

²The heavens describe the glory of God, and the firmament announces the work of his hands

³Day proclaims the word to day, and night to night imparts knowledge

⁴There are no speeches or conversations, where their voices are not being heard

⁵Their sound has gone forth through all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world

⁶He has placed his tabernacle in the sun, and he is like a bridegroom coming out of his bedroom. He has exulted like a giant running along the way

⁷his departure is from the summit of heaven. And his course reaches all the way to its summit. Neither is there anyone who can hide himself from his heat

⁸The law of the Lord is immaculate, converting souls. The testimony of the Lord is faithful, providing wisdom to little ones

⁹The justice of the Lord is right, rejoicing hearts. The precepts of the Lord are brilliant, enlightening the eyes

¹⁰The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for all generations. The judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves

¹¹desirable beyond gold and many precious stones, and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb

¹²For, indeed, your servant keeps them, and in keeping them, there are many rewards

¹³Who can understand transgression? From my hidden faults, cleanse me, O Lord

¹⁴and from those of others, spare your servant. If they will have no dominion over me, then I will be immaculate, and I will be cleansed from the greatest transgression

¹⁵And the eloquence of my mouth will be so as to please, along with the meditation of my heart, in your sight, forever, O Lord, my helper and my redeemer