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1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
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The heavens [are] telling the glory of God, and the firmament proclaims the work of his hands.
2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.
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{Every day} [they] pour forth speech, and {every night} [they] tell knowledge.
3 They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them.
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There is no speech and there are no words; their sound is inaudible.
4 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.
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[Yet] in all [the] world their line goes out, and their words to [the] end of [the] world. In them he has pitched a tent for the sun,
5 It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course.
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and it [is] like a bridegroom who comes out of his bridal chamber. It is glad like a strong man to run [its] course.
6 It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth.
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Its rising [is] from [one] end of the heavens and its circuit to the [other] end of them; and nothing [is] hidden from its heat.
7 The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.
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The law of Yahweh [is] perfect, reviving life. The testimony of Yahweh [is] firm, making wise [the] simple.
8 The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
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The precepts of Yahweh [are] right, making [the] heart rejoice. The command of Yahweh [is] pure, enlightening [the] eyes.
9 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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The fear of Yahweh [is] pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of Yahweh [are] true; they are righteous altogether,
10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb.
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more desirable than gold, even much fine gold; and sweeter than honey, even honey [in the] comb.
11 By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
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Moreover, your servant [is] warned by them; in keeping them [is] great reward.
12 But who can discern their own errors? Forgive my hidden faults.
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Who can perceive [his] errors? Acquit me from hidden [faults].
13 Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression.
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Also, keep back your servant from arrogant [sins]; let them not rule over me. Then I shall be blameless, and I shall be innocent of great transgression.
14 May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
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Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your presence, O Yahweh, my rock and my redeemer.
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