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(A psalm by David for the music leader.)
The Wonders of God and the Goodness of His Law
1 The heavens keep telling
the wonders of God,
and the skies declare
what he has done.
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Chapter recording List of all recordings of KJV To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.
1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
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2 Each day informs
the following day;
each night announces
to the next.
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2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
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3 They don't speak a word,
and there is never
the sound of a voice.
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3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. where...: or, without these their voice is heard: Heb. without their voice heard
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4 Yet their message reaches
all the earth,
and it travels
around the world.
In the heavens a tent
is set up for the sun.
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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, line: or, rule, or, direction
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5 It rises like a bridegroom
and gets ready like a hero
eager to run a race.
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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 It travels all the way
across the sky.
Nothing hides from its heat.
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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;
it gives us new life.
His teachings last forever,
and they give wisdom
to ordinary people.
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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. law: or, doctrine converting: or, restoring
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8 The Lord's instruction is right;
it makes our hearts glad.
His commands shine brightly,
and they give us light.
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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 Worshiping the Lord is sacred;
he will always be worshiped.
All of his decisions
are correct and fair.
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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. true: Heb. truth
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10 They are worth more
than the finest gold
and are sweeter than honey
from a honeycomb.
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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. the honeycomb: Heb. the dropping of honeycomb
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11 By your teachings, Lord,
I am warned;
by obeying them,
I am greatly rewarded.
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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 None of us know our faults.
Forgive me when I sin
without knowing it.
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12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.
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13 Don't let me do wrong
on purpose, Lord,
or let sin have control
over my life.
Then I will be innocent,
and not guilty
of some terrible fault.
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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. the great: or, much
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14 Let my words and my thoughts
be pleasing to you, Lord,
because you are my mighty rock z 18.31,46; 19.14 mighty rock: See the note at 18.2.
and my protector.
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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. strength: Heb. rock
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