Psalms 18
1 For the end, a Psalm of David.
2 The heavens declare the glory of
God; and the firmament proclaims the work of his hands.
3 Day to day
aGr. eructat.utters speech, and night to night proclaims knowledge.
4 There are no speeches or words,
bGr. of which.in which their voices are not heard.
5 cRom. 10. 18.
Their voice is gone out into all the earth, and their words to the ends of the
world. 6 In the sun he has set his
tabernacle; and he comes 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
dGr. meeting.circuit to the other end of heaven: and no one shall
be hidden from his heat.
8 The law of the Lord is
eGr. spotless.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 honey-comb.
12 For thy servant keeps 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.