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Psalm 19

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The Book of Common Prayer (1979) · 14 verses

  1. 1

    The heavens declare the glory of God, *
    and the firmament shows his handiwork.

  2. 2

    One day tells its tale to another, *
    and one night imparts knowledge to another.

  3. 3

    Although they have no words or language, *
    and their voices are not heard,

  4. 4

    Their sound has gone out into all lands, *
    and their message to the ends of the world.

  5. 5

    In the deep has he set a pavilion for the sun; *
    it comes forth like a bridegroom out of his chamber; it rejoices like a champion to run its course.

  6. 6

    It goes forth from the uttermost edge of the heavens and runs about to the end of it again; *
    nothing is hidden from its burning heat.

  7. 7

    The law of the LORD is perfect and revives the soul; *
    the testimony of the LORD is sure and gives wisdom to the innocent.

  8. 8

    The statutes of the LORD are just and rejoice the heart; *
    the commandment of the LORD is clear and gives light to the eyes.

  9. 9

    The fear of the LORD is clean and endures for ever; *
    the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.

  10. 10

    More to be desired are they than gold, more than much fine gold, *
    sweeter far than honey, than honey in the comb.

  11. 11

    By them also is your servant enlightened, *
    and in keeping them there is great reward.

  12. 12

    Who can tell how often he offends? *
    cleanse me from my secret faults.

  13. 13

    Above all, keep your servant from presumptuous sins; let them not get dominion over me; *
    then shall I be whole and sound, and innocent of a great offense.

  14. 14

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

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