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The Law of the LORD Is Perfect

To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.

1  The heavens declare the glory of God,
    and the sky above ^{1 19:1 Hebrew the expanse; compare Genesis 1:68} proclaims his handiwork.
2  Day to day pours out speech,
    and night to night reveals knowledge.
3  There is no speech, nor are there words,
    whose voice is not heard.
4  Their voice ^{2 19:4 Or Their measuring line} goes out through all the earth,
    and their words to the end of the world.
In them he has set a tent for the sun,
5      which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber,
    and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy.
6  Its rising is from the end of the heavens,
    and its circuit to the end of them,
    and there is nothing hidden from its heat.

7  The law of the LORD is perfect, ^{3 19:7 Or blameless}
    reviving the soul;
the testimony of the LORD is sure,
    making wise the simple;
8  the precepts of the LORD are right,
    rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the LORD is pure,
    enlightening the eyes;
9  the fear of the LORD is clean,
    enduring forever;
the rules ^{4 19:9 Or just decrees} of the LORD are true,
    and righteous altogether.
10  More to be desired are they than gold,
    even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey
    and drippings of the honeycomb.
11  Moreover, by them is your servant warned;
    in keeping them there is great reward.

12  Who can discern his errors?
    Declare me innocent from hidden faults.
13  Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins;
    let them not have dominion over me!
Then I shall be blameless,
    and innocent of great transgression.

14  Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
    be acceptable in your sight,
    O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.