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[1] THE heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows his handiwork.
[2] Day after day utters speech, and night after night shows knowledge.
[3] There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard.
[4] Their good news has gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. He has set his tabernacle in the sun among them.
[5] And he is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoices as a strong man to run a race.
[6] His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends thereof; and there is nothing hid from the mist of his breath.
[7] The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the young men.
[8] The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
[9] The reverence of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever; the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
[10] They are more to be coveted than gold; yea, than precious stones; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
[11] Moreover by them is thy servant warned; and if he keep them he shall be greatly rewarded.
[12] Who can understand stumblings? Cleanse thou me from secret faults.
[13] Spare thy servant also from presumptuous sins, lest the evil ones have dominion over me; then shall I be cleansed from my sins.
[14] Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my helper and my Saviour.
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