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 proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship.
2Day after day they pour out speech; night after night they communicate knowledge. 2Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known.
3There is no speech; there are no words; their voice is not heard. 3They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never 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 has gone throughout the earth, and their words to all the world. God has made a home in the heavens for the sun.
5It is like a groom coming from the bridal chamber; it rejoices like an athlete running a course. 5It bursts forth like a radiant bridegroom after his wedding. It rejoices like a great athlete eager to run the race.
6It rises from one end of the heavens and circles to their other end; nothing is hidden from its heat. 6The sun rises at one end of the heavens and follows its course to the other end. Nothing can hide 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 instructions of the LORD are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.
8The precepts of the LORD are right, making the heart glad; the command of the LORD is radiant, making the eyes light up. 8The commandments of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are clear, giving insight for living.
9The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the LORD are reliable and altogether righteous. 9Reverence for the LORD is pure, lasting forever. The laws of the LORD are true; each one is fair.
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 the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb.
11In addition, Your servant is warned by them; there is great reward in keeping them. 11They are a warning to your servant, a great reward for those who obey them.
12Who perceives his unintentional sins? Cleanse me from my hidden faults. 12How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults.
13Moreover, keep Your servant from willful sins; do not let them rule over me. Then I will be innocent and cleansed from blatant rebellion. 13Keep your servant from deliberate sins! Don’t let them control me. Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin.
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 meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
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