1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

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2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.

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3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.

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4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,

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5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.

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6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.

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7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

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8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

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9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.

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10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

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11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.

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12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.

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13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.

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

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