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A psalm of David.</p> <p class="chsect">I</p> <div class="senseline"> <p class="slf"><span id="v23019002" class="ver">2</span>The heavens declare the glory of God;</p> <p class="sl1">the firmament proclaims the works of his hands.<a id="ren23019002-a" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en23019002-a">a</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v23019003" class="ver">3</span>Day unto day pours forth speech;</p> <p class="sl1">night unto night whispers knowledge.</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v23019004" class="ver">4</span><a id="rfn23019004-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn23019004-1">*</a>There is no speech, no words;</p> <p class="sl1">their voice is not heard;</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v23019005" class="ver">5</span>A report goes forth through all the earth,</p> <p class="sl1">their messages, to the ends of the world.</p> <p class="sl">He has pitched in them a tent for the sun;<a id="rfn23019005-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn23019005-1">*</a></p> <p class="sl1"><span id="v23019006" class="ver">6</span>it comes forth like a bridegroom from his canopy,</p> <p class="sl1">and like a hero joyfully runs its course.</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v23019007" class="ver">7</span>From one end of the heavens it comes forth;</p> <p class="sl1">its course runs through to the other;</p> <p class="sl1">nothing escapes its heat.</p> </div> <p class="chsect">II</p> <div class="senseline"> <p class="slf"><span id="v23019008" class="ver">8</span>The law of the <span class="tetr">Lord</span> is perfect,</p> <p class="sl1">refreshing the soul.</p> <p class="sl">The decree of the <span class="tetr">Lord</span> is trustworthy,</p> <p class="sl1">giving wisdom to the simple.<a id="ren23019008-b" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en23019008-b">b</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v23019009" class="ver">9</span>The precepts of the <span class="tetr">Lord</span> are right,</p> <p class="sl1">rejoicing the heart.</p> <p class="sl">The command of the <span class="tetr">Lord</span> is clear,</p> <p class="sl1">enlightening the eye.</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v23019010" class="ver">10</span>The fear of the <span class="tetr">Lord</span> is pure,</p> <p class="sl1">enduring forever.</p> <p class="sl">The statutes of the <span class="tetr">Lord</span> are true,</p> <p class="sl1">all of them just;</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v23019011" class="ver">11</span>More desirable than gold,</p> <p class="sl1">than a hoard of purest gold,</p> <p class="sl">Sweeter also than honey</p> <p class="sl1">or drippings from the comb.<a id="ren23019011-c" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en23019011-c">c</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v23019012" class="ver">12</span>By them your servant is warned;<a id="rfn23019012-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn23019012-1">*</a></p> <p class="sl1">obeying them brings much reward.</p> </div> <p class="chsect">III</p> <div class="senseline"> <p class="slf"><span id="v23019013" class="ver">13</span>Who can detect trespasses?</p> <p class="sl1">Cleanse me from my inadvertent sins.</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v23019014" class="ver">14</span>Also from arrogant ones restrain your servant;</p> <p class="sl1">let them never control me.</p> <p class="sl">Then shall I be blameless,</p> <p class="sl1">innocent of grave sin.</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v23019015" class="ver">15</span>Let the words of my mouth be acceptable,</p> <p class="sl1">the thoughts of my heart before you,</p> <p class="sl1"><span class="tetr">Lord</span>, my rock and my redeemer.</p> </div> </section> <br /><h1 class="cn"><a class="xref" href="intro.htm"><span class="ac">Book Introduction</span></a></h1><h1 class="cn"><a class="xref" href="footnotes.htm"><span class="ac">Footnotes</span></a></h1></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">Scripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the <i>New American Bible, revised edition</i> © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC All Rights Reserved. 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