1 Unto the end, the Psalm of David.
1 Unto the end. A psalm for David. Hath rejoiced as a giant to run the way:
2 The heavens shew forth the glory of God, and the firmament declareth the works of his hands.
2 The heavens show forth the glory of God, and the firmament declareth the work of his hands.
3 Day unto day uttereth word: and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
3 Day today uttereth speech, and night to night showeth knowledge.
4 There are no languages, nor speeches, whose voices are not heard.
4 There are no speeches nor languages, where their voices are not heard.
5 Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth; and unto the ends of the round world the words of them.
5 ¹Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth: and their words unto the ends of the world.
6 He put his tabernacle in the sun: & himself as a bridegroom coming forth of his bride-chamber. He hath rejoiced as a giant to run the way,
6 He hath set his tabernacle in the sun: ²and he as a bridegroom coming out of his bride chamber,
7 his coming forth from the top of heaven: And his recourse even to the top thereof: neither is there that can hide himself from his heat.
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 our Lord is immaculate converting souls: the testimony of our Lord is faithful, giving wisdom to little ones.
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 our Lord be right, making hearts joyful: the precept of our Lord lightsome, illuminating the eyes.
9 The justices of the Lord are right, rejoicing hearts: the commandment of the Lord is lightsome, enlightening the eyes.
10 The fear of our Lord is holy, permanent for ever and ever: the judgments of our Lord be true, justified in themselves.
10 The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring forever and ever: the judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves.
11 To be desired above gold and much precious stone: and more sweet above honey and the honey-comb.
11 More to be desired than gold and many precious stones: and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.
12 For thy servant keepeth them, in keeping them is much reward.
12 For thy servant keepeth them, and in keeping them there is a great reward.
13 Sins who understandeth? From my secret sins cleanse me:
13 Who can understand sins? From my secret ones cleanse me, O Lord:
14 and from other mens spare thy servant. If they shall not have dominion over me, then shall I be immaculate; and shall be cleansed from the greatest sin.
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 in thy sight always. O Lord my helper and my Redeemer.
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.