PsalmsPsalm 19 |
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1 THE heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows his handiwork. |
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2 Day after day utters speech, and night after night shows knowledge. |
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3 There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard. |
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4 Their good news has gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. He has set his tabernacle in the sun among them. |
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5 And he is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoices as a strong man to run a race. |
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6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends thereof; and there is nothing hid from the mist of his breath. |
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7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the young men. |
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8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. |
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9 The reverence of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever; the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. |
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10 They are more to be coveted than gold; yea, than precious stones; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. |
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11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned; and if he keep them he shall be greatly rewarded. |
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12 Who can understand stumblings? Cleanse thou me from secret faults. |
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13 Spare thy servant also from presumptuous sins, lest the evil ones have dominion over me; then shall I be cleansed from my sins. |
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14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my helper and my Saviour. |