2 ARST Day after day it is as though the sun proclaims the glory of God, and night after night it is as though the moon and stars say that they know that God made them. BSB BSB: Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.
3 ARST They do not really speak; they do not say any words. There is no sound from them for anyone to hear. BSB BSB: Without speech or language, without a sound to be heard,
4 ARST But what they declare about God goes throughout the world, and even people who live in the most distant places on earth can know it. The sun is in the skies where God placed it; BSB BSB: their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens He has pitched a tent for the sun.
5 ARST it rises each morning like a bridegroom who is happy as he comes out of his bedroom after his wedding. It is like a strong athlete who is very eager to start running in a race. BSB BSB: Like a bridegroom emerging from his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course,
6 ARST The sun rises at one side of the sky and goes across the sky and sets on the other side; nothing can hide from its heat. BSB BSB: it rises at one end of the heavens and runs its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth.
7 ARST The instructions that Yahweh has given us are perfect; they revive us. We can be sure that the things that Yahweh has told us will never change, and by learning them people who have not been previously taught will become wise. BSB BSB: The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.
8 ARST Yahweh’ s laws are fair; when we obey them, we become joyful. The commands of Yahweh are clear, and by reading them we start to understand how God wants us to behave. BSB BSB: The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
9 ARST It is good for people to revere Yahweh; that is something that they will do forever. What Yahweh has decreed is fair, and it is always right. BSB BSB: The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.
10 ARST The things that God has decided are more valuable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey that drips from honeycombs. BSB BSB: They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
11 ARST Furthermore, by reading them I learn what things are good to do and what things are evil, and they promise a great reward to us who obey them. BSB BSB: By them indeed Your servant is warned; in keeping them is great reward.
12 ARST But there is no one who can know all his errors; so Yahweh, forgive me for these things which I do that I do not realize are wrong. BSB BSB: Who can discern his own errors? Cleanse me from my hidden faults.
13 ARST Keep me from doing things that I know are wrong; do not let me keep doing the evil things I want to do. If you do that, I will no longer be guilty for committing such sins, and I will not commit the great sin of rebelling terribly against you. BSB BSB: Keep Your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless and cleansed of great transgression.
14 ARST O Yahweh, you are like a huge rock on top of which I can be safe; you are the one who protects me. I hope that the things that I say and what I think will always please you. BSB BSB: May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
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