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\n

A Psalm of David<\/strong><\/p>\n

The heavens declare the glory of God,
\n<\/span><\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.<\/span><\/span>
\nDay to day pours out speech,<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>and night to night reveals knowledge.<\/span><\/span>
\nThere is no speech, nor are there words,<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>whose voice is not heard.<\/span><\/span>
\nTheir voice goes out through all the earth,<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>and their words to the end of the world.<\/span><\/span>
\nIn them he has set a tent for the sun,<\/span>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber,<\/span><\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy.<\/span><\/span>
\nIts rising is from the end of the heavens,<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>and its circuit to the end of them,<\/span><\/span>
\nAnd there is nothing hidden from its heat.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

The law of the Lord<\/span> is perfect,<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>reviving the soul;<\/span><\/span>
\nThe testimony of the Lord<\/span> is sure,<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>making wise the simple;<\/span><\/span>
\nThe precepts of the Lord<\/span> are right,<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>rejoicing the heart;<\/span><\/span>
\nThe commandment of the Lord<\/span> is pure,<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>enlightening the eyes;<\/span><\/span>
\nT<\/span>he fear of the Lord<\/span> is clean,<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>enduring forever;<\/span><\/span>
\nThe rules\u00a0of the Lord<\/span> are true,<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>and righteous altogether.<\/span><\/span>
\nMore to be desired are they than gold,<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>even much fine gold;<\/span><\/span>
\nSweeter also than honey<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>and drippings of the honeycomb.<\/span><\/span>
\nMoreover, by them is your servant warned;<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>in keeping them there is great reward.<\/span><\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Who can discern his errors?
\n\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Declare me innocent from hidden faults.
\nKeep back your servant also from presumptuous sins;
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>let them not have dominion over me!
\n<\/span>Then I shall be blameless,
\n\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>and innocent of great transgression.
\n<\/span>Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
\n\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>be acceptable in your sight,
\n<\/span>O Lord<\/span>, my rock and my redeemer.<\/span><\/p>\n

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