Psalm 19
To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows his handiwork.
One day speaks to another, and one night gives knowledge to another.
There is neither speech nor language, and their voices are not heard;
But their sound has gone out into all lands, and their words to the ends of the world.
In them he has set a tent for the sun, which comes forth as a bridegroom out of his chamber, and rejoices like a strong man to run his course.
It goes forth from the uttermost part of the heavens, and runs about to the end of it again, and there is nothing hidden from its heat.
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, and gives wisdom to the simple.
The statutes of the Lord are right, and rejoice the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, and gives light to the eyes.
The fear of the Lord is clean, and endures for ever; the judgments of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey, than the drippings from the honeycomb.
Moreover, by them is your servant taught, and in keeping them there is great reward.
Who can tell how often he offends? O cleanse me from my secret faults.
Keep your servant also from presumptuous sins, lest they get the dominion over me; so shall I be undefiled, and innocent of great offense.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
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