43 lines
1.5 KiB
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43 lines
1.5 KiB
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# Chapter 19
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1 The heavens declare the glory of God,
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and the expanse proclaims the work of his hands.
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2 Day after day they pour out speech;
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night after night they communicate knowledge.
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3 There is no speech; there are no words;
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their voice is not heard.
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4 Their message has gone out to the whole earth,
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and their words to the ends of the world.
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In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun.
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5 It is like a bridegroom coming from his home;
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it rejoices like an athlete running a course.
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6 It rises from one end of the heavens
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and circles to their other end;
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nothing is hidden from its heat.
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7 The instruction of the Lord is perfect,
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renewing one’s life;
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the testimony of the Lord is trustworthy,
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making the inexperienced wise.
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8 The precepts of the Lord are right,
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making the heart glad;
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the command of the Lord is radiant,
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making the eyes light up.
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9 The fear of the Lord is pure,
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enduring forever;
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the ordinances of the Lord are reliable
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and altogether righteous.
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10 They are more desirable than gold—
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than an abundance of pure gold;
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and sweeter than honey
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dripping from a honeycomb.
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11 In addition, your servant is warned by them,
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and in keeping them there is an abundant reward.
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12 Who perceives his unintentional sins?
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Cleanse me from my hidden faults.
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13 Moreover, keep your servant from willful sins;
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do not let them rule me.
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Then I will be blameless
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and cleansed from blatant rebellion.
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14 May the words of my mouth
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and the meditation of my heart
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be acceptable to you,
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Lord, my rock and my Redeemer. |