Psalm 19, NEW REVISED STANDARD VERSION
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1

The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.
 

2

Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge.
 

3

There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard;

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yet their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In the heavens he has set a tent for the sun,
 

5

which comes out like a bridegroom from his wedding canopy, and like a strong man runs its course with joy.
 

6

Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them; and nothing is hid from its heat.
 

7

The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple;
 

8

the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes;
 

9

the fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
 

10

More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb.
 

11

Moreover by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
 

12

But who can detect their errors?  Clear me from hidden faults.

13

Keep back your servant also from the insolent; do not let them have dominion over me.  Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression.
 

14

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.