Psalm 19
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1
The heavens declare the glory of God, *
and the firmament shows his handiwork.
2
One day tells its tale to another, *
and one night imparts knowledge to another.
3
Although they have no words or language, *
and their voices are not heard,
4
Their sound has gone out into all lands, *
and their message to the ends of the world.
5
In the deep has he set a pavilion for the sun; *
it comes forth like a bridegroom out of his chamber;
it rejoices like a champion to run its course.
6
It goes forth from the uttermost edge of the heavens
and runs about to the end of it again; *
nothing is hidden from its burning heat.
7
The law of the Lord is perfect and revives the soul; *
the testimony of the Lord is sure and gives wisdom to the innocent.
8
The statutes of the Lord are just and rejoice the heart; *
the commandment of the Lord is clear and gives light to the eyes.
9
The fear of the Lord is clean and endures for ever; *
the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
10
More to be desired are they than gold, more than much fine gold, *
sweeter far than honey, than honey in the comb.
11
By them also is your servant enlightened, *
and in keeping them there is great reward.
12
Who can tell how often he offends? *
cleanse me from my secret faults.
13
Above all, keep your servant from presumptuous sins;
let them not get dominion over me; *
then shall I be whole and sound,
and innocent of a great offense.
14
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, *
O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.