Psalm 19
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1The heavens are declaring the glory of God, and their expanse shows the work of his hands.1The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.
2Day after day they pour forth speech, night after night they reveal knowledge.2Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge.
3There is no speech nor are there words— their voice is not heard—3There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard.
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, 4Their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun,
5which is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, or like a champion who rejoices at the beginning of a race.5which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber, and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy.
6Its circuit is from one end of the sky to the other, and nothing is hidden from its heat.6Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them, and there is nothing hidden from its heat.
7The Law of the LORD is perfect, restoring life. The testimony of the LORD is steadfast, making foolish people wise.7The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;
8The precepts of the LORD are upright, making the heart rejoice. The commandment of the LORD is pure, giving light to the eyes.8the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes;
9The fear of the LORD is clean, standing forever. The judgments of the LORD are true; they are altogether righteous.9the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether.
10They are more desirable than gold, even much fine gold. They are sweeter than honey, even the drippings from a honeycomb.10More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
11Moreover your servant is warned by them; and there is great reward in keeping them.11Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
12Who can detect his own mistake? Cleanse me from hidden sin.12Who can discern his errors? Declare me innocent from hidden faults.
13Preserve your servant from arrogant people; do not let them rule over me. Then I will be upright and acquitted of great wickedness.13Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me! Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression.
14May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.14Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
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