Sunday, September 16, 2012

Psalm 19

[1]   The heavens are telling the glory of God;   
         and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.   
[2]   Day to day pours forth speech,   
         and night to night declares knowledge.   
[3]   There is no speech, nor are there words;   
         their voice is not heard;   
[4]   yet their voice goes out through all the earth,   
         and their words to the end of the world.

    In the heavens he has set a tent for the sun,   
[5]   which comes out like a bridegroom from his wedding canopy,   
         and like a strong man runs its course with joy.   
[6]   Its rising is from the end of the heavens,   
         and its circuit to the end of them;   
         and nothing is hidden from its heat.

[7]   The law of the LORD is perfect,   
         reviving the soul;   
    the decrees of the LORD are sure,   
         making wise the simple;   
[8]   the precepts of the LORD are right,   
         rejoicing the heart;   
    the commandment of the LORD is clear,   
         enlightening the eyes;   
[9]   the fear of the LORD is pure,   
         enduring forever;   
    the ordinances of the LORD are true   
         and righteous altogether.   
[10]  More to be desired are they than gold,   
         even much fine gold;   
    sweeter also than honey,   
         and drippings of the honeycomb.

[11]  Moreover by them is your servant warned;   
         in keeping them there is great reward.   
[12]   But who can detect their errors?   
         Clear me from hidden faults.   
[13]  Keep back your servant also from the insolent;   
         do not let them have dominion over me.   
    Then I shall be blameless,   
         and innocent of great transgression.

[14]  Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart   
         be acceptable to you,   
         O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.

  

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