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The heavens declare the glory of
God, *
and the firmament shows his handiwork.
One day tells its tale to another,
*
and one night imparts knowledge to another.
Although they have no words or
language, *
and their voices are not heard,
Their sound has gone out into all
lands, *
and their message to the ends of the world.
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.
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.
The law of the LORD is perfect
and revives the soul; *
the testimony of the LORD is sure
and gives wisdom to the innocent
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The statutes of the
LORD are just
and rejoice the heart; *
the commandment of the LORD is clear
and gives light to the eyes.
The fear of the LORD is clean
and endures for ever; *
the judgments of the LORD are true
and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than
gold,
more than much fine gold, *
sweeter far than honey,
than honey in the comb.
By them also is your servant enlightened,
*
and in keeping them there is great reward.
Who can tell how often he offends?
*
cleanse me from my secret faults.
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.
Let the words of my mouth and the
meditation of my
heart be acceptable in your sight, *
O LORD, my strength and my redeemer.
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