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1The heavens are declaring the glory of God, and their expanse shows the work of his hands. | 1For the director of music. A psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. |
2Day after day they pour forth speech, night after night they reveal knowledge. | 2Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. |
3There is no speech nor are there words— their voice is not heard— | 3They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. |
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, | 4Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens God has pitched 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. | 5It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course. |
6Its circuit is from one end of the sky to the other, and nothing is hidden from its heat. | 6It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth. |
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, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, 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, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to 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 pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the LORD are firm, and all of them are righteous. |
10They are more desirable than gold, even much fine gold. They are sweeter than honey, even the drippings from a honeycomb. | 10They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb. |
11Moreover your servant is warned by them; and there is great reward in keeping them. | 11By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward. |
12Who can detect his own mistake? Cleanse me from hidden sin. | 12But who can discern their own errors? Forgive my 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 your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless, 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. | 14May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. |
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