Psalm 18

The works of God show forth his glory: his law is greatly to be esteemed and loved.

Does this psalm differ from what you were expecting? Don't be confused. There are two systems for arranging the psalms: the Septuagint and the Masoretic. We use the Septuagint system here. In the Masoretic system, which is used in most modern Bible translations, this psalm is called Psalm 19, and the previous psalm is known as Psalm 18.

English (Douay-Rheims)

1 Unto the end. A psalm for David.

2 The heavens show forth the glory of God, and the firmament declareth the work of his hands.
3 Day to day uttereth speech, and night to night showeth knowledge.
4 There are no speeches nor languages, where their voices are not heard.
5 Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth: and their words unto the ends of the world.
6 He hath set his tabernacle in the sun: and he as a bridegroom coming out of his bridechamber, Hath rejoiced as a giant to run the way:
7 His going out is from the end of heaven, And his circuit even to the end thereof: and there is no one that can hide himself from his heat.
8 The law of the Lord is unspotted, converting souls: the testimony of the Lord is faithful, giving wisdom to little ones.
9 The justices of the Lord are right, rejoicing hearts: the commandment of the Lord is lightsome, enlightening the eyes.
10 The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for ever and ever: the judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves.
11 More to be desired than gold and many precious stones: and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.
12 For thy servant keepeth them, and in keeping them there is a great reward.
13 Who can understand sins? from my secret ones cleanse me, O Lord:
14 And from those of others spare thy servant. If they shall have no dominion over me, then shall I be without spot: and I shall be cleansed from the greatest sin.
15 And the words of my mouth shall be such as may please: and the meditation of my heart always in thy sight. O Lord, my helper and my Redeemer.

Old Testament first published 1609 by the English College at Douay
New Testament first published 1582 by the English College at Rheims
Revised and Annotated 1749 by Bishop Richard Challoner
Imprimatur. +James Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop of Baltimore, September 1, 1899

Latin (Clementine Vulgate)

1 In finem. Psalmus David.

2 Cæli enarrant gloriam Dei,
et opera manuum ejus annuntiat firmamentum.
3 Dies diei eructat verbum,
et nox nocti indicat scientiam.
4 Non sunt loquelæ, neque sermones,
quorum non audiantur voces eorum.
5 In omnem terram exivit sonus eorum,
et in fines orbis terræ verba eorum.
6 In sole posuit tabernaculum suum;
et ipse tamquam sponsus procedens de thalamo suo.
Exsultavit ut gigas ad currendam viam;
7 a summo cælo egressio ejus.
Et occursus ejus usque ad summum ejus;
nec est qui se abscondat a calore ejus.
8 Lex Domini immaculata, convertens animas;
testimonium Domini fidele, sapientiam præstans parvulis.
9 Justitiæ Domini rectæ, lætificantes corda;
præceptum Domini lucidum, illuminans oculos.
10 Timor Domini sanctus, permanens in sæculum sæculi;
judicia Domini vera, justificata in semetipsa,
11 desiderabilia super aurum et lapidem pretiosum multum,
et dulciora super mel et favum.
12 Etenim servus tuus custodit ea;
in custodiendis illis retributio multa.
13 Delicta quis intelligit?
ab occultis meis munda me;
14 et ab alienis parce servo tuo.
Si mei non fuerint dominati, tunc immaculatus ero,
et emundabor a delicto maximo.
15 Et erunt ut complaceant eloquia oris mei,
et meditatio cordis mei in conspectu tuo semper.
Domine, adjutor meus, et redemptor meus.

Transcribed as part of the Clementine Vulgate Project
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