Sunday, October 14, 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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