| 19:1 |
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. |
| 19:2 |
Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. |
| 19:3 |
There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. |
| 19:4 |
Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun, |
| 19:5 |
which is like a bridegroom coming forth from his pavilion, like a champion rejoicing to run his course. |
| 19:6 |
It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is hidden from its heat. |
| 19:7 |
The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. |
| 19:8 |
The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. |
| 19:9 |
The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous. |
| 19:10 |
They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. |
| 19:11 |
By them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. |
| 19:12 |
Who can discern his errors? Forgive my hidden faults. |
| 19:13 |
Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then will I be blameless, innocent of great transgression. |
| 19:14 |
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. |
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