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The Lord, who made it, is great; it speeds on its way at his command.
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There is also the moon, marking the passage of time, an eternal sign of the changing seasons.
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The moon determines the holy days. Its light grows full and then grows dim.
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The "month" is named after the moon, marvelous to watch as it grows fuller each night, a signal light for the heavenly armies, shining out in the dome of the sky.
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The shining stars make the night sky lovely, brilliant ornaments in the Lord's high heavens.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.