God’s Works and Word For the director of music. A psalm of David. 1 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the skies announce what his hands have made. 2 Day after day they tell the story; night after night they tell it again. 3 They have no speech or words; they have no voice to be heard. 4 But their message goes out through all the world; their words go everywhere on earth. The sky is like a home for the sun. 5 The sun comes out like a bridegroom from his bedroom. It rejoices like an athlete eager to run a race. 6 The sun rises at one end of the sky and follows its path to the other end. Nothing hides from its heat. 7 The teachings of the Lord are perfect; they give new strength. The rules of the Lord can be trusted; they make plain people wise. 8 The orders of the Lord are right; they make people happy. The commands of the Lord are pure; they light up the way. 9 Respect for the Lord is good; it will last