Psalm 18
1 For the end, a Psalm of David.
2 The heavens declare the glory of God;
and the firmament proclaimeth the work of his hands.
3 Day to day [1]uttereth speech,
and night to night proclaimeth knowledge.
4 There are no speeches or words,
[2]in which their voices are not heard.
5 [3]Their voice is gone out into all the earth,
and their words to the ends of the world.
6 In the sun he hath set his tabernacle;
and he cometh forth as a bridegroom out of his chamber:
he will exult as a giant to run his course.
7 His going forth is from the extremity of heaven,
and his [4]circuit to the other end of heaven:
and no one shall be hidden from his heat.
8 The law of the Lord is [5]perfect, converting souls:
the testimony of the Lord is faithful, instructing babes.
9 The ordinances of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart:
the commandment of the Lord is bright, enlightening the eyes.
10 The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring for ever and ever:
the judgments of the Lord are true, and justified altogether.
11 To be desired more than gold, and much precious stone:
sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
12 For thy servant keepeth to them:
in the keeping of them there is great reward.
13 Who will understand his transgressions?
purge thou me from my secret sins.
14 And spare thy servant the attack of strangers:
if they do not gain the dominion over me, then shall I be blameless,
and I shall be clear from great sin.
15 So shall the sayings of my mouth,
and the meditation of my heart,
be pleasing continually before thee,
O Lord my helper, and my redeemer.