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[1]The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament showeth the work of his hands.
[2]Day unto day uttereth the same, and night unto night teacheth knowledge.
[3]There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
[4]Their line is gone forth through all the earth, and their words into the ends of the world: in them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun.
[5]Which cometh forth as a bridegroom out of his chamber, and rejoiceth like a mighty man to run his race.
[6]His going out is from the end of the heaven, and his compass is unto the ends of the same, and none is hid from the heat thereof.
[7]The Law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, and giveth wisdom unto the simple.
[8]The statutes of the Lord are right and rejoice the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, and giveth light unto the eyes.
[9]The fear of the Lord is clean, and endureth forever: the judgments of the Lord are truth: they are righteous altogether,
[10]And more to be desired then gold, yea, then much fine gold: sweeter also then honey and the honeycomb.
[11]Moreover by them is thy servant made circumspect, and in keeping of them there is great reward.
[12]Who can understand his faults? Cleanse me from secret faults.
[13]Keep thy servant also from presumptuous sins: let them not reign over me: so shall I be upright, and made clean from much wickedness.
[14]Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of mine heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.
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