Psalm 19
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1For the choir director. A Davidic psalm. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky proclaims the work of His hands. 1The heavens are declaring the glory of God, and their expanse shows the work of his hands.
2Day after day they pour out speech; night after night they communicate knowledge. 2Day after day they pour forth speech, night after night they reveal knowledge.
3There is no speech; there are no words; their voice is not heard. 3There is no speech nor are there words— their voice is not heard—
4Their message has gone out to all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens He has pitched a tent for the sun. 4yet their message goes out into all the world, and their words to the ends of the earth. He has set up a tent for the sun in the heavens,
5It is like a groom coming from the bridal chamber; it rejoices like an athlete running a course. 5which is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, or like a champion who rejoices at the beginning of a race.
6It rises from one end of the heavens and circles to their other end; nothing is hidden from its heat. 6Its circuit is from one end of the sky to the other, and nothing is hidden from its heat.
7The instruction of the LORD is perfect, renewing one's life; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making the inexperienced wise. 7The Law of the LORD is perfect, restoring life. The testimony of the LORD is steadfast, making foolish people wise.
8The precepts of the LORD are right, making the heart glad; the command of the LORD is radiant, making the eyes light up. 8The precepts of the LORD are upright, making the heart rejoice. The commandment of the LORD is pure, giving light to the eyes.
9The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the LORD are reliable and altogether righteous. 9The fear of the LORD is clean, standing forever. The judgments of the LORD are true; they are altogether righteous.
10They are more desirable than gold-- than an abundance of pure gold; and sweeter than honey, which comes from the honeycomb. 10They are more desirable than gold, even much fine gold. They are sweeter than honey, even the drippings from a honeycomb.
11In addition, Your servant is warned by them; there is great reward in keeping them. 11Moreover your servant is warned by them; and there is great reward in keeping them.
12Who perceives his unintentional sins? Cleanse me from my hidden faults. 12Who can detect his own mistake? Cleanse me from hidden sin.
13Moreover, keep Your servant from willful sins; do not let them rule over me. Then I will be innocent and cleansed from blatant rebellion. 13Preserve your servant from arrogant people; do not let them rule over me. Then I will be upright and acquitted of great wickedness.
14May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to You, LORD, my rock and my Redeemer. 14May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
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