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1 The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.
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Heaven is declaring God's glory; the sky is proclaiming his handiwork.
2 Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge.
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One day gushes the news to the next, and one night informs another what needs to be known.
3 There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard;
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Of course, there's no speech, no words— their voices can't be 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,
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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 which comes out like a bridegroom from his wedding canopy, and like a strong man runs its course with joy.
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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 Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them; and nothing is hid 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 law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the Lord are sure, 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 precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes;
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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 the fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
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Honoring the LORD is correct, lasting forever. The LORD's judgments are true. All of these are righteous!
10 More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb.
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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 Moreover by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
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No doubt about it: your servant is enlightened by them; there is great reward in keeping them.
12 But who can detect their errors? Clear me from hidden faults.
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But can anyone know what they've accidentally done wrong? Clear me of any unknown sin
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.
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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 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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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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