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1 (18-1) <Unto the end. A Psalm Chapter for David.> (18-2) The heavens shew forth the glory of God, and the firmament declareth the work of his hands.
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The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.
2 (18-3) Day to day uttereth speech, and night to night sheweth knowledge.
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Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge.
3 (18-4) There are no speeches nor languages, where their voices are not heard.
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There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard;
4 (18-5) Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth: and their words unto the ends of the world.
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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,
5 (18-6) He hath set his tabernacle in the sun: and he as a bridegroom coming out of his bridechamber, Hath rejoiced as a giant to run the way:
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which comes out like a bridegroom from his wedding canopy, and like a strong man runs its course with joy.
6 (18-7) His going out is from the end of heaven, And his circuit even to the end thereof: and there is no one that can hide himself from his heat.
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Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them; and nothing is hid from its heat.
7 (18-8) The law of the Lord is unspotted, converting souls: the testimony of the Lord is faithful, giving wisdom to little ones.
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The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple;
8 (18-9) The justices of the Lord are right, rejoicing hearts: the commandment of the Lord is lightsome, enlightening the eyes.
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the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes;
9 (18-10) The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for ever and ever: the judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves.
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the fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
10 (18-11) More to be desired than gold and many precious stones: and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.
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More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb.
11 (18-12) For thy servant keepeth them, and in keeping them there is a great reward.
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Moreover by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
12 (18-13) Who can understand sins? from my secret ones cleanse me, O Lord:
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But who can detect their errors? Clear me from hidden faults.
13 (18-14) And from those of others spare thy servant. If they shall have no dominion over me, then shall I be without spot: and I shall be cleansed form the greatest sin.
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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.
14 (18-15) And the words of my mouth shall be such as may please: and the meditation of my heart always in thy sight. O Lord, my helper and my Redeemer.
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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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