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 of 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.