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