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1
The heavens declare the glory of God,
and the skies make known the work of his hands!
2
Day after day speech pours out;
night after night it reveals knowledge.
3
There is no speech or spoken words;
their voice is not heard.
4
Yet their words go out over all the earth,
and their speech to the end of the world.
He has pitched a tent for the sun among them.
5
The sun is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber
and like a strong man who rejoices when he runs his race.
6
The sun rises from the one horizon
and crosses the sky to the other;
nothing escapes its heat.
7
The law of Yahweh is perfect,
restoring the soul;
the testimony of Yahweh is reliable,
making the simple wise.
8
The instructions of Yahweh are right,
making the heart glad;
the commandment of Yahweh is pure,
bringing light to the eyes.
9
The fear of Yahweh is pure,
enduring forever;
the righteous decrees of Yahweh are true
and altogether right!
10
They are of greater value than gold,
even more than much fine gold;
they are sweeter than honey
and the dripping honey from the honeycomb.
11
Yes, by them your servant is warned;
in obeying them there is great reward.
12
Who can discern all his own errors?
Cleanse me from hidden faults.
13
Keep your servant also from arrogant sins;
let them not rule over me.
Then I will be perfect,
and I will be innocent from many transgressions.
14
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable in your sight,
Yahweh, my rock and my redeemer.