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The Works and the Word of God.
For the music director. A Psalm of David.
1The heavens tell of the glory of God;
And their expanse declares the work of His hands.
2Day to day pours forth speech,
And night to night reveals knowledge.
3There is no speech, nor are there words;
Their voice is not heard.
4Their [a]line has gone out into all the earth,
And their words to the end of the world.
In them He has placed a tent for the sun,
5Which is like a groom coming out of his chamber;
It rejoices like a strong person to run his course.
6Its rising is from [b]one end of the heavens,
And its circuit to the [c]other end of them;
And there is nothing hidden from its heat.
7The Law of the LORD is [d]perfect, restoring the soul;
The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
8The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart;
The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever;
The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether.
10They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much pure gold;
Sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
11Moreover, Your servant is warned by them;
In keeping them there is great reward.
12Who can discern his errors? Acquit me of hidden faults.
13Also keep Your servant back from presumptuous sins;
Let them not rule over me;
Then I will be innocent,
And I will be blameless of great wrongdoing.
14May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
Be acceptable in Your sight,
LORD, my rock and my Redeemer.
4 Another reading is
sound 6 Lit
the end 6 Lit
the ends 7 I.e., blameless