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1 The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship.
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Heaven is declaring God's glory; the sky is proclaiming his handiwork.
2 Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known.
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One day gushes the news to the next, and one night informs another what needs to be known.
3 They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard.
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Of course, there's no speech, no words— their voices can't be heard—
4 Yet their message has gone throughout the earth, and their words to all the world. God has made a home in the heavens for the sun.
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but their sound extends throughout the world; their words reach the ends of the earth. God has made a tent in heaven for the sun.
5 It bursts forth like a radiant bridegroom after his wedding. It rejoices like a great athlete eager to run the race.
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The sun is like a groom coming out of his honeymoon suite; like a warrior, it thrills at running its course.
6 The sun rises at one end of the heavens and follows its course to the other end. Nothing can hide from its heat.
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It rises in one end of the sky; its circuit is complete at the other. Nothing escapes its heat.
7 The instructions of the LORD are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.
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The LORD's Instruction is perfect, reviving one's very being. The LORD's laws are faithful, making naive people wise.
8 The commandments of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are clear, giving insight for living.
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The LORD's regulations are right, gladdening the heart. The LORD's commands are pure, giving light to the eyes.
9 Reverence for the LORD is pure, lasting forever. The laws of the LORD are true; each one is fair.
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Honoring the LORD is correct, lasting forever. The LORD's judgments are true. All of these are righteous!
10 They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb.
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They are more desirable than gold— than tons of pure gold! They are sweeter than honey— even dripping off the honeycomb!
11 They are a warning to your servant, a great reward for those who obey them.
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No doubt about it: your servant is enlightened by them; there is great reward in keeping them.
12 How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults.
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But can anyone know what they've accidentally done wrong? Clear me of any unknown sin
13 Keep your servant from deliberate sins! Don’t let them control me. Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin.
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and save your servant from willful sins. Don't let them rule me. Then I'll be completely blameless; I'll be innocent of great wrongdoing.
14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
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Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing to you, LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
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