1 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament showeth his handiwork.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- To the chief Musician H5329 (נָצַח) — properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. to be eminent (as a superintendent, especially of the Temple services and its music); to be permanent
- A Psalm H4210 (מִזְמוֹר) — properly, instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- The heavens H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- declare H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- the glory H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- of God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- and the firmament H7549 (רָקִיעַ) — properly, an expanse, i.e. the firmament or (apparently) visible arch of the sky
- sheweth his H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- handywork H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- handywork H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
2 Day unto day uttereth speech, And night unto night showeth knowledge.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- unto day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- uttereth H5042 (נָבַע) — to gush forth; figuratively, to utter (good or bad words); specifically, to emit (a foul odor)
- speech H562 (אֹמֶר)
- and night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- unto night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- sheweth H2331 (חָוָה) — properly, to live; by implication (intensively) to declare or show
- knowledge H1847 (דַּעַת) — knowledge
3 There is no speech nor language; Their voice is not heard.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- no speech H562 (אֹמֶר)
- nor language H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- their voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- is not heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, And their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Their line H6957 (קַו) — a cord (as connecting), especially for measuring; figuratively, a rule; also a rim, a musical string or accord
- is gone out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- through all the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and their words H4405 (מִלָּה) — a word; collectively, a discourse; figuratively, a topic
- to the end H7097 (קָצֶה) — an extremity
- of the world H8398 (תֵּבֵל) — the earth (as moist and therefore inhabited); by extension, the globe; by implication, its inhabitants; specifically, a particular land, as Babylonia, Palestine
- In them hath he set H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- a tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
- for the sun H8121 (שֶׁמֶשׁ) — the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. (architectural) a notched battlement
5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, And rejoiceth as a strong man to run his course.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- as a bridegroom H2860 (חָתָן) — a relative by marriage (especially through the bride); figuratively, a circumcised child (as a species of religious espousal)
- coming out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- of his chamber H2646 (חֻפָּה) — a canopy
- rejoiceth H7797 (שׂוּשׂ) — to be bright, i.e. cheerful
- as a strong man H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
- to run H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- a race H734 (אֹרַח) — a well-trodden road (literally or figuratively); also a caravan
6 His going forth is from the end of the heavens, And his circuit unto the ends of it; And there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- His going forth H4161 (מוֹצָא) — a going forth, i.e. (the act) an egress, or (the place) an exit; hence, a source or product; specifically, dawn, the rising of the sun (the East), exportation,…
- from the end H7097 (קָצֶה) — an extremity
- of the heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- and his circuit H8622 (תְּקוּפָה) — a revolution, i.e. (of the sun) course, (of time) lapse
- unto the ends H7098 (קָצָה) — a termination
- of it: and there is nothing hid H5641 (סָתַר) — to hide (by covering), literally or figuratively
- from the heat H2535 (חַמָּה) — heat; by implication, the sun
7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- perfect H8549 (תָּמִים) — entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
- converting H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- the soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- the testimony H5715 (עֵדוּת) — testimony
- sure H539 (אָמַן) — properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet…
- making wise H2449 (חָכַם) — to be wise (in mind, word or act)
- the simple H6612 (פְּתִי) — silly (i.e. seducible)
8 The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart: The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The statutes H6490 (פִּקּוּד) — properly, appointed, i.e. a mandate (of God; plural only, collectively, for the Law)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- right H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- rejoicing H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
- the heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- the commandment H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
- pure H1249 (בַּר) — beloved; also pure, empty
- enlightening H215 (אוֹר) — to be (causative, make) luminous (literally and metaphorically)
- the eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
9 The fear of Jehovah is clean, enduring for ever: The ordinances of Jehovah are true, and righteous altogether.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The fear H3374 (יִרְאָה) — fear (also used as infinitive); morally, reverence
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- clean H2889 (טָהוֹר) — pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense)
- enduring H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- for ever H5703 (עַד) — properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a prep…
- the judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- true H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
- righteous H6663 (צָדַק) — to be (causatively, make) right (in a moral or forensic sense)
- altogether H3162 (יַחַד) — properly, a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly
10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the droppings of the honeycomb.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- More to be desired H2530 (חָמַד) — to delight in
- than gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- yea, than much H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- fine gold H6337 (פָּז) — pure (gold); hence, gold itself (as refined)
- sweeter H4966 (מָתוֹק) — sweet
- also than honey H1706 (דְּבַשׁ) — honey (from its stickiness); by analogy, syrup
- and the honeycomb H6688 (צוּף) — comb of honey (from dripping)
- and the honeycomb H5317 (נֹפֶת) — a dripping i.e. of honey (from the comb)
11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: In keeping them there is great reward.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Moreover by them is thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- warned H2094 (זָהַר) — to gleam; figuratively, to enlighten (by caution)
- in keeping H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- great H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- reward H6118 (עֵקֶב) — a heel, i.e. (figuratively) the last of anything (used adverbially, for ever); also result, i.e. compensation; and so (adverb with preposition or relatively) on…
12 Who can discern his errors? Clear thou me from hidden faults.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Who can understand H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- errors H7691 (שְׁגִיאָה) — a moral mistake
- cleanse H5352 (נָקָה) — to be (or make) clean (literally or figuratively); by implication (in an adverse sense) to be bare, i.e. extirpated
- thou me from secret H5641 (סָתַר) — to hide (by covering), literally or figuratively
13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me: Then shall I be upright, And I shall be clear from great transgression.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Keep back H2820 (חָשַׂךְ) — to restrain or (reflex.) refrain; by implication, to refuse, spare, preserve; to observe
- thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- also from presumptuous H2086 (זֵד) — arrogant
- let them not have dominion H4910 (מָשַׁל) — to rule
- over me: then shall I be upright H8552 (תָּמַם) — to complete, in a good or a bad sense, literal, or figurative, transitive or intransitive
- and I shall be innocent H5352 (נָקָה) — to be (or make) clean (literally or figuratively); by implication (in an adverse sense) to be bare, i.e. extirpated
- from the great H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- transgression H6588 (פֶּשַׁע) — a revolt (national, moral or religious)
14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in thy sight, O Jehovah, my rock, and my redeemer.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let the words H561 (אֵמֶר) — something said
- of my mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- and the meditation H1902 (הִגָּיוֹן) — a murmuring sound, i.e. a musical notation (probably similar to the modern affettuoso to indicate solemnity of movement); by implication, a machination
- of my heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- be acceptable H7522 (רָצוֹן) — delight (especially as shown)
- in thy sight H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- my strength H6697 (צוּר) — properly, a cliff (or sharp rock, as compressed); generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge (as precipitous)
- and my redeemer H1350 (גָּאַל) — to redeem (according to the Oriental law of kinship), i.e. to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his widow, etc.)