| 1. For the conductor, a song of David. |
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| 2. The heavens recite the glory of God, and the sky tells of the work of His hands. |
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| 3. Day to day utters speech, and night to night tells knowledge. |
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| 4. There is neither speech nor words; their voice is not heard. |
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| 5. Their line goes forth throughout the earth, and their words are at the end of the world; for the sun He made a tent therein. |
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| 6. And it is like a bridegroom emerging from his chamber; it rejoices like a mighty man running a course. |
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| 7. From the end of the heavens is its source, and its circuit is to their ends, and none is hidden from its heat. |
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| 8. The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of the Lord is faithful, making the simple one wise. |
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| 9. The orders of the Lord are upright, causing the heart to rejoice; the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes. |
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| 10. The fear of the Lord is pure, existing forever; the judgments of the Lord are true, altogether just. |
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| 11. They are to be desired more than gold, yea more than much fine gold, and are sweeter than honey and drippings of honeycombs. |
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| 12. Also Your servant was careful with them; for in observing them there is great reward. |
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| 13. Who understands errors? Cleanse me of hidden [sins]. |
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| 14. Also withhold Your servant from willful sins; let them not rule over me; then I will be perfect and I will be cleansed of much transgression. |
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| 15. May the sayings of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable before You, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. |
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