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David has just said that creation shows God's glory.
their words ... their speech
This refers to the unspoken "words" of creation that show God's glory.
their words go out
The metaphorical words are described as if they were people who go out with a message. AT: "the words that creation speaks are like people who go out" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification)
their speech to the end of the world
AT: "their speech goes out to the end of the world" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)
He has pitched a tent for the sun
AT: "God has set up a tent for the sun." Pitching a tent is creating a place where the sun can live and rest. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
among them
"in them." The word "them" probably refers to the heavens. AT: "in the heavens"
The sun is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber
This describes a part of the wedding ceremony in ancient Israel. AT: "walking joyfully toward his bride" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)
like a strong man who rejoices when he runs his race
This compares the sun to an athlete to emphasize the strength of the sun. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)
a strong man
AT: "a fast runner"
horizon
the line where the earth and the sky meet
to the other
AT: "to the other horizon" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis)
nothing escapes its heat
AT: "everything feels its heat" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes)