Coeli enarrant.
The works of God shew forth his glory: his law is greatly to be esteemed
and loved.
18:1. Unto the end. A Psalm for David.
18:2. The heavens shew forth the glory of God, and the firmament
declareth the work of his hands.
18:3. Day to day uttereth speech, and night to night sheweth knowledge.
18:4. There are no speeches nor languages, where their voices are not
heard.
18:5. Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth: and their words
unto the ends of the world.
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:
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.
18:8. The law of the Lord is unspotted, converting souls: the testimony
of the Lord is faithful, giving wisdom to little ones.
18:9. The justices of the Lord are right, rejoicing hearts: the
commandment of the Lord is lightsome, enlightening the eyes.
18:10. The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for ever and ever: the
judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves.
18:11. More to be desired than gold and many precious stones: and
sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.
18:12. For thy servant keepeth them, and in keeping them there is a
great reward.
18:13. Who can understand sins? from my secret ones cleanse me, O Lord:
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.
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.