Liber Psalmorum, 18

1. in finem psalmus David

1. Unto the end. A psalm for David.

2. cæli enarrant gloriam Dei et opera manuum ejus adnuntiat firmamentum

2. The heavens shew forth the glory of God, and the firmament declareth the work of his hands.

3. dies diei eructat verbum et nox nocti indicat scientiam

3. Day to day uttereth speech, and night to night sheweth knowledge.

4. non sunt loquellæ neque sermones quorum non audiantur voces eorum

4. There are no speeches nor languages, where their voices are not heard.

5. in omnem terram exivit sonus eorum et in fines orbis terræ verba eorum

5. Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth: and their words unto the ends of the world.

6. in sole posuit tabernaculum suum et ipse tamquam sponsus procedens de thalamo suo exultavit ut gigans ad currendam viam suam

6. He hath set his tabernacle in the sun: and he, as a bridegroom coming out of his bride chamber, Hath rejoiced as a giant to run the way:

7. a summo cæli egressio ejus et occursus ejus usque ad summum ejus nec est qui se abscondat a calore ejus

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. lex Domini inmaculata convertens animas testimonium Domini fidele sapientiam præstans parvulis

8. The law of the Lord is unspotted, converting souls: the testimony of the Lord is faithful, giving wisdom to little ones.

9. justitiæ Domini rectæ lætificantes corda præceptum Domini lucidum inluminans oculos

9. The justices of the Lord are right, rejoicing hearts: the commandment of the Lord is lightsome, enlightening the eyes.

10. timor Domini sanctus permanens in sæculum sæculi judicia Domini vera justificata in semet ipsa

10. The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for ever and ever: the judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves.

11. desiderabilia super aurum et lapidem pretiosum multum et dulciora super mel et favum

11. More to be desired than gold and many precious stones: and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.

12. etenim servus tuus custodit ea in custodiendis illis retributio multa

12. For thy servant keepeth them, and in keeping them there is a great reward.

13. delicta quis intellegit ab occultis meis munda me

13. Who can understand sins? from my secret ones cleanse me, O Lord:

14. et ab alienis parce servo tuo si mei non fuerint dominati tunc inmaculatus ero et emundabor a delicto maximo

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. et erunt ut conplaceant eloquia oris mei et meditatio cordis mei in conspectu tuo semper Domine adiutor meus et redemptor meus

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.