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I. Introduction (Verses 1-6)

  • The heavens declare the glory of God.
  • The skies proclaim his handiwork.
  • Day to day they pour forth speech.
  • There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard.
  • Their voice goes out to the ends of the earth.

II. Description of the law of the Lord (Verses 7-11)

  • The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul.
  • The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.
  • The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart.
  • The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
  • The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever.
  • The ordinances of the Lord are sure and altogether righteous.

III. Description of the benefits of the law (Verses 12-14)

  • The law warns and keeps the servant from willful sins.
  • The law is innocent and provides great reward.
  • The law cleanses from hidden faults.
  • The law keeps the servant back from arrogant and presumptuous sins.
  • The law keeps the servant's speech pure and acceptable before God.

IV. Conclusion (Verses 14-17)

  • The servant prays to be kept from willful sins and to be innocent of great transgressions.
  • The servant's words and thoughts are ones that please God.
  • The servant calls upon God to be his strength and redeemer.

V. Description of the law as sweeter than honey (Verses 7-11)

  • The law is perfect, reviving the soul.
  • The statutes are trustworthy, making the simple wise.
  • The precepts are right, giving joy to the heart.
  • The commands are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
  • The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever.
  • The ordinances are firm and all just.

VI. Description of the law as enlightening (Verses 12-14)

  • The law warns, which is why the servant values it so much.
  • The servant prays to be kept from willful sins and to be innocent of great transgressions.
  • The servant's words and thoughts are ones that please God.
  • The servant calls upon God to be his strength and redeemer.

VII. Closing prayer (Verses 14-17)

  • The servant prays to be kept from willful sins and to be innocent of great transgressions.
  • The servant's words and thoughts are ones that please God.
  • The servant calls upon God to be his strength and redeemer.