| Chapter 18 |
1 | Unto the end. A psalm for David. |
2 | The heavens shew forth the glory of God, and the firmament declareth the work of his hands. |
3 | Day to day uttereth speech, and night to night sheweth knowledge. |
4 | There are no speeches nor languages, where their voices are not heard. |
5 | Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth: and their words unto the ends of the world. |
6 | He hath set his tabernacle in the sun: and he, as a bridegroom coming out of his bride chamber, Hath rejoiced as a giant to run the way: |
7 | His going out is from the end of heaven, And his circuit even to the end thereof: and there is no one that can hide himself from his heat. |
8 | The law of the Lord is unspotted, converting souls: the testimony of the Lord is faithful, giving wisdom to little ones. |
9 | The justices of the Lord are right, rejoicing hearts: the commandment of the Lord is lightsome, enlightening the eyes. |
10 | The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for ever and ever: the judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves. |
11 | More to be desired than gold and many precious stones: and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb. |
12 | For thy servant keepeth them, and in keeping them there is a great reward. |
13 | Who can understand sins? from my secret ones cleanse me, O Lord: |
14 | and from those of others spare thy servant. If they shall have no dominion over me, then shall I be without spot: and I shall be cleansed from the greatest sin. |
15 | And the words of my mouth shall be such as may please: and the meditation of my heart always in thy sight. O Lord, my helper, and my redeemer. |