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Psalms 19

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¹ For the choir director: A psalm of David. The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship.

² Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known.

³ They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard.[33]

⁴ Yet their message has gone throughout the earth, and their words to all the world. God has made a home in the heavens for the sun.

⁵ It bursts forth like a radiant bridegroom after his wedding. It rejoices like a great athlete eager to run the race.

⁶ The sun rises at one end of the heavens and follows its course to the other end. Nothing can hide from its heat.

⁷ The instructions of the LORD are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.

⁸ The commandments of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are clear, giving insight for living.

⁹ Reverence for the LORD is pure, lasting forever. The laws of the LORD are true; each one is fair.

¹⁰ They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb.

¹¹ They are a warning to your servant, a great reward for those who obey them.

¹² How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults.

¹³ Keep your servant from deliberate sins! Don’t let them control me. Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin.

¹⁴ May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.

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1	For the choir director: A psalm of David. The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship.
2	Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known.
3	They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard.[33]
4	Yet their message has gone throughout the earth, and their words to all the world. God has made a home in the heavens for the sun.
5	It bursts forth like a radiant bridegroom after his wedding. It rejoices like a great athlete eager to run the race.
6	The sun rises at one end of the heavens and follows its course to the other end. Nothing can hide from its heat.
7	The instructions of the LORD are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.
8	The commandments of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are clear, giving insight for living.
9	Reverence for the LORD is pure, lasting forever. The laws of the LORD are true; each one is fair.
10	They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb.
11	They are a warning to your servant, a great reward for those who obey them.
12	How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults.
13	Keep your servant from deliberate sins! Don’t let them control me. Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin.
14	May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.

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