Summary
The psalm opens with a cosmic hymn in which the heavens and the firmament proclaim God’s glory, likening the sun’s daily rise to a bridegroom rejoicing. The psalmist continues by extolling the perfection and benefit of God’s law, statutes, and commandments, describing them as more precious than gold or honey. He affirms that these divine truths bring wisdom to the simple and joy to the heart, while highlighting the enduring righteousness of God’s judgments. In the latter half, the psalm shifts to a personal plea: the psalmist asks God to cleanse him from hidden faults, keep him from presumptuous sins, and guide his speech and thoughts to be acceptable. He concludes by expressing confidence that obeying God’s law brings reward and that his redeemer is the Lord.