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1 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.
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The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
2 Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge.
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Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.
3 There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard.
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They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them.
4 Their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun,
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Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun.
5 which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber, and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy.
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It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course.
6 Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them, and there is nothing hidden from its heat.
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It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth.
7 The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;
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The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.
8 the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;
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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 clean, enduring forever; the rules of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether.
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The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the LORD are firm, and all of them are righteous.
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