RHE 1 (18-1) <Unto the end. A Psalm Chapter for David.> (18-2) The heavens shew forth the glory of God, and the firmament declareth the work of his hands. NIV 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. RHE 2 (18-3) Day to day uttereth speech, and night to night sheweth knowledge. NIV 2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. RHE 3 (18-4) There are no speeches nor languages, where their voices are not heard. NIV 3 They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. RHE 4 (18-5) Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth: and their words unto the ends of the world. NIV 4 Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun. RHE 5 (18-6) He hath set his tabernacle in the sun: and he as a bridegroom coming out of his bridechamber, Hath rejoiced as a giant to run the way: NIV 5 It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course. RHE 6 (18-7) 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. NIV 6 It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth. RHE 7 (18-8) The law of the Lord is unspotted, converting souls: the testimony of the Lord is faithful, giving wisdom to little ones. NIV 7 The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. RHE 8 (18-9) The justices of the Lord are right, rejoicing hearts: the commandment of the Lord is lightsome, enlightening the eyes. NIV 8 The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. RHE 9 (18-10) The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for ever and ever: the judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves. NIV 9 The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the LORD are firm, and all of them are righteous. RHE 10 (18-11) More to be desired than gold and many precious stones: and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb. NIV 10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb. RHE 11 (18-12) For thy servant keepeth them, and in keeping them there is a great reward. NIV 11 By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward. RHE 12 (18-13) Who can understand sins? from my secret ones cleanse me, O Lord: NIV 12 But who can discern their own errors? Forgive my hidden faults. RHE 13 (18-14) 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 form the greatest sin. NIV 13 Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression. RHE 14 (18-15) 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. NIV 14 May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
NIV 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. NIV 2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. NIV 3 They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. NIV 4 Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun. NIV 5 It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course. NIV 6 It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth. NIV 7 The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. NIV 8 The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. NIV 9 The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the LORD are firm, and all of them are righteous. NIV 10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb. NIV 11 By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward. NIV 12 But who can discern their own errors? Forgive my hidden faults. NIV 13 Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression. NIV 14 May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.