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Psalms 19:1-14

To the director. A melody of David.

1 The heavens are declaring the glory of God;
And of the work of his hands the expanse is telling.

2 One day after another day causes speech to bubble forth,
And one night after another night shows forth knowledge.

3 There is no speech, and there are no words;
No voice on their part is being heard.

4 Into all the earth their measuring line has gone out,
And to the extremity of the productive land their utterances.
In them he has set a tent for the sun,

5 And it is like a bridegroom when coming out of his nuptial chamber;
It exults as a mighty man does to run in a path.

6 From one extremity of the heavens is its going forth,
And its [finished] circuit is to their [other] extremities;
And there is nothing concealed from its heat.

7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, bringing back the soul.
The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise.

8 The orders from Jehovah are upright, causing the heart to rejoice;
The commandment of Jehovah is clean, making the eyes shine.

9 The fear of Jehovah is pure, standing forever.
The judicial decisions of Jehovah are true; they have proved altogether righteous.

10 They are more to be desired than gold, yes, than much refined gold;
And sweeter than honey and the flowing honey of the combs.

11 Also, your own servant has been warned by them;
In the keeping of them there is a large reward.

12 Mistakes—who can discern?
From concealed sins pronounce me innocent.

13 Also from presumptuous acts hold your servant back;
Do not let them dominate me.
In that case I shall be complete,
And I shall have remained innocent from much transgression.

14 Let the sayings of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
Become pleasurable before you, O Jehovah my Rock and my Redeemer.