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1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.
2 The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
3 Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they reveal knowledge.
4 There is no speech or language
where their voice is not heard.
5 Their measuring line has gone out into all the earth,
their words to the ends of the world.
In the heavens he has pitched
a tent for the sun.
6 Like a bridegroom emerging from his chamber,
like a champion rejoicing to run his course,
7 it rises at one end of the heavens
and runs its circuit to the other;
nothing is deprived of its warmth.
8 The Teaching of the LORD is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
9 The precepts of the LORD are right,
bringing joy to the heart;
the commandments of the LORD are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.
10 The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever;
the judgments of the LORD are true,
being altogether righteous.
11 They are more precious than gold,
than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
than honey from the comb.
12 By them indeed your servant is warned;
in keeping them is great reward.
13 Who can discern his own errors?
Cleanse me from my hidden faults.
14 Keep your servant also from willful sins;
may they not rule over me.
Then I will be blameless
and cleansed of great transgression.
15 May the words of my mouth
and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.