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The heavens are telling the glory of God;
and the firmament 1 proclaims his handiwork.
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Day to day pours forth speech,
and night to night declares knowledge.
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There is no speech, nor are there words;
their voice is not heard;
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yet their voice 2 goes out through all the earth,
and their words to the end of the world.
In the heavens 3 he has set a tent for the sun,
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which comes out like a bridegroom from his wedding canopy,
and like a strong man runs its course with joy.
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Its rising is from the end of the heavens,
and its circuit to the end of them;
and nothing is hid from its heat.
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The law of the
reviving the soul;
the decrees of the
making wise the simple;
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the precepts of the
rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the
enlightening the eyes;
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the fear of the
enduring forever;
the ordinances of the
and righteous altogether.
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More to be desired are they than gold,
even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey,
and drippings of the honeycomb.
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Moreover by them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
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But who can detect their errors?
Clear me from hidden faults.
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Keep back your servant also from the insolent; 4
do not let them have dominion over me.
Then I shall be blameless,
and innocent of great transgression.
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Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable to you,
O