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It rises like a bridegroom
and gets ready like a hero
    eager to run a race.
It travels all the way
across the sky.
    Nothing hides from its heat.

(A) The Law of the Lord is perfect;
    it gives us new life.
His teachings last forever,
and they give wisdom
    to ordinary people.

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    It is like a bridegroom(A) coming out of his chamber,(B)
    like a champion(C) rejoicing to run his course.
It rises at one end of the heavens(D)
    and makes its circuit to the other;(E)
    nothing is deprived of its warmth.

The law of the Lord(F) is perfect,(G)
    refreshing the soul.(H)
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,(I)
    making wise the simple.(J)

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