(A psalm by David for the music leader.)
The Wonders of God and the Goodness of His Law
1 The heavens keep telling
the wonders of God,
and the skies declare
what he has done.
2 Each day informs
the following day;
each night announces
to the next.
3 They don't speak a word,
and there is never
the sound of a voice.
4 Yet their message reaches
all the earth,
and it travels
around the world.
In the heavens a tent
is set up for the sun.
5 It rises like a bridegroom
and gets ready like a hero
eager to run a race.
6 It travels all the way
across the sky.
Nothing hides from its heat.
7 The Law of the Lord is perfect;
it gives us new life.
His teachings last forever,
and they give wisdom
to ordinary people.
8 The Lord's instruction is right;
it makes our hearts glad.
His commands shine brightly,
and they give us light.
9 Worshiping the Lord is sacred;
he will always be worshiped.
All his decisions
are correct and fair.
10 They are worth more
than the finest gold
and are sweeter than honey
from a honeycomb.
11 By your teachings, Lord,
I am warned;
by obeying them,
I am greatly rewarded.
12 None of us know our faults.
Forgive me when I sin
without knowing it.
13 Don't let me do wrong
on purpose, Lord,
or let sin have control
over my life.
Then I will be innocent,
and not guilty
of some terrible fault.
14 Let my words and my thoughts
be pleasing to you, Lord,
because you are my mighty rock
and my protector.
Dieva godība radībā un bauslībā
1 Korvedim. Dāvida psalms .
2 Debesis vēsta par Dieva godu,
viņa roku darbu teic debesjums,
3 diena dienai valodas vērpj,
nakts naktij nes vēsti –
4 nav valodas, nav vārdu,
viņu balsis pat nedzird!
5 Pār visu zemi sniedzas to mērs,
līdz pasaules malai viņu vārdi!
Debesīs viņš uzcēlis saulei telti.
6 Kā līgavainis tā iznāk no kāzu telts,
līksma kā spēkavīrs, kas skrējienā metas,
7 no debesu malas tā iznāk
un ripo līdz debesu galam –
kas var paslēpties no viņas svelmes?
8 Kunga bauslība pilnīga, tā atveldzē dvēseli,
Kunga liecība droša, tā vientiesi dara gudru,
9 Kunga pavēles skaidras, tās sirdi ielīksmo,
Kunga bauslis šķīsts, tas dara acis gaišas,
10 Kunga bijība šķīsta, tā pastāv mūžam,
Kunga spriedumi taisni, visos ir patiesība,
11 par zeltu tie tīkamāki un tīrzelta krājumiem,
saldāki nekā medus un pilošas kāres.
12 Un tie tavam kalpam liek atcerēties –
kas tos ievēro, tas manto daudz.
13 Kurš pamana savas kļūmes?
No apslēpta grēka attīri mani!
14 Arī no atklātas spīts savu kalpu sargi –
lai nevalda tā pār mani,
tad būšu krietns un brīvs no lielas vainas!
15 Lai tev tīk manas runas un sirds pārdomas,
Kungs, mana klints un mans glābējs!
