Psalms 19

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1 [For the choirmaster Psalm Of David] The heavens declare the glory of God, the vault of heavenproclaims his handiwork,	1 For the leader. A psalm of David.
2 day discourses of it to day, night to night hands on the knowledge.	2 The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky proclaims its builder's craft.
3 No utterance at al , no speech, not a sound to be heard,	3 One day to the next conveys that message; one night to the next imparts that knowledge.
4 but from the entire earth the design stands out, this message reaches the whole world. High above, hepitched a tent for the sun,	4 There is no word or sound; no voice is heard;
5 who comes forth from his pavilion like a bridegroom, delights like a champion in the course to be run.	5 Yet their report goes forth through all the earth, their message, to the ends of the world. God has pitched there a tent for the sun;
6 Rising on the one horizon he runs his circuit to the other, and nothing can escape his heat.	6 it comes forth like a bridegroom from his chamber, and like an athlete joyfully runs its course.
7 The Law of Yahweh is perfect, refreshment to the soul; the decree of Yahweh is trustworthy, wisdomfor the simple.	7 From one end of the heavens it comes forth; its course runs through to the other; nothing escapes its heat.
8 The precepts of Yahweh are honest, joy for the heart; the commandment of Yahweh is pure, light forthe eyes.	8 The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul. The decree of the LORD is trustworthy, giving wisdom to the simple.
9 The fear of Yahweh is pure, lasting for ever; the judgements of Yahweh are true, upright, every one,	9 The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart. The command of the LORD is clear, enlightening the eye.
10 more desirable than gold, even than the finest gold; his words are sweeter than honey, that dripsfrom the comb.	10 The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The statutes of the LORD are true, all of them just;
11 Thus your servant is formed by them; observing them brings great reward.	11 More desirable than gold, than a hoard of purest gold, Sweeter also than honey or drippings from the comb.
12 But who can detect his own failings? Wash away my hidden faults.	12 By them your servant is instructed; obeying them brings much reward.
13 And from pride preserve your servant, never let it be my master. So shal I be above reproach, freefrom grave sin.	13 Who can detect heedless failings? Cleanse me from my unknown faults.
14 May the words of my mouth always find favour, and the whispering of my heart, in your presence,Yahweh, my rock, my redeemer.	14 But from willful sins keep your servant; let them never control me. Then shall I be blameless, innocent of grave sin.
	15 Let the words of my mouth meet with your favor, keep the thoughts of my heart before you, LORD, my rock and my redeemer.