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]])