Psalms 18
Coeli enarrant. The works of God shew forth his glory: his law is greatly to be esteemed and loved.
U nto the end. A
Psalm for David.
2 The heavens shew forth the glory of God,
and the firmament declareth the work of his hands.
3 Day to day uttereth speech,
and night to night sheweth knowledge.
4 There are no speeches nor languages,
where their voices are not heard.
5 Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth:
and their words unto the ends of the world.
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:
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 the Lord is unspotted, converting souls:
the testimony of the Lord is faithful, giving wisdom to little ones.
9 The justices of the Lord are right, rejoicing hearts:
the commandment of the Lord is lightsome, enlightening the eyes.
10 The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for ever and ever:
the judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves.
11 More to be desired than gold and many precious stones:
and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.
12 For thy servant keepeth them,
and in keeping them there is a great reward.
13 Who can understand sins? from my
secret ones cleanse me, O Lord:
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 always in thy sight. O Lord, my helper and my Redeemer.