† 14 verses with comments from the Fathers · ⇄ 14 verses with cross-references · ¶ 4 verses cited by the Catechism . Tap a marked verse to open its catena.
For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
1 The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork.†⇄ (75 connections)
2 Day after day they pour out speech, and night after night they display knowledge.¶†⇄ (33 connections)
3 There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard.¶†⇄ (37 connections)
4 Their voice has gone out through all the earth, their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun,¶†⇄ (109 connections)
5 which is as a bridegroom coming out of his room, like a strong man rejoicing to run his course.¶†⇄ (61 connections)
6 His going out is from the end of the heavens, his circuit to its ends. There is nothing hidden from its heat.†⇄ (31 connections)
7 The LORD’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. The LORD’s covenant is sure, making wise the simple.†⇄ (16 connections)
8 The LORD’s precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. The LORD’s commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes.†⇄ (13 connections)
9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever. The LORD’s ordinances are true, and righteous altogether.†⇄ (39 connections)
10 They are more to be desired than gold, yes, than much fine gold, sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb.†⇄ (19 connections)
11 Moreover your servant is warned by them. In keeping them there is great reward.†⇄ (6 connections)
12 Who can discern his errors? Forgive me from hidden errors.†⇄ (34 connections)
13 Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins. Let them not have dominion over me. Then I will be upright. I will be blameless and innocent of great transgression.†⇄ (24 connections)
14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, LORD, my rock, and my redeemer.†⇄ (24 connections)
