Psalm 19 (NIV)

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  For the director of music. A psalm of David.
1 The heavens declare the glory of God;
   the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
2 Day after day they pour forth speech;
   night after night they display knowledge.
3 There is no speech or language
   where their voice is not heard.
4 Their voice goes out into all the earth,
   their words to the ends of the world.
   In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun,
 5 which is like a bridegroom coming forth from his pavilion,
   like a champion rejoicing to run his course.
6 It rises at one end of the heavens
   and makes its circuit to the other;
   nothing is hidden from its heat.
 7 The law of the LORD is perfect,
   reviving the soul.
The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy,
   making wise the simple.
8 The precepts of the LORD are right,
   giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the LORD are radiant,
   giving light to the eyes.
9 The fear of the LORD is pure,
   enduring forever.
The ordinances of the LORD are sure
   and altogether righteous.
10 They are more precious than gold,
   than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
   than honey from the comb.
11 By them is your servant warned;
   in keeping them there is great reward.
 12 Who can discern his errors?
   Forgive my hidden faults.
13 Keep your servant also from willful sins;
   may they not rule over me.
Then will I be blameless,
   innocent of great transgression.
 14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
   be pleasing in your sight,
   O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

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