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.