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Psalms 19 (CEV)

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¹ (A psalm by David for the music leader.) The heavens keep telling the wonders of God, and the skies declare what he has done. ² Each day informs the following day; each night announces to the next. ³ They don't speak a word, and there is never the sound of a voice. 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. ⁵ It rises like a bridegroom and gets ready like a hero eager to run a race. ⁶ It travels all the way across the sky. Nothing hides from its heat. ⁷ The Law of the LORD is perfect; it gives us new life. His teachings last forever, and they give wisdom to ordinary people. ⁸ The LORD's instruction is right; it makes our hearts glad. His commands shine brightly, and they give us light. ⁹ Worshiping the LORD is sacred; he will always be worshiped. All of his decisions are correct and fair. ¹⁰ They are worth more than the finest gold and are sweeter than honey from a honeycomb. ¹¹ By your teachings, Lord, I am warned; by obeying them, I am greatly rewarded. ¹² None of us know our faults. Forgive me when I sin without knowing it. 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. ¹⁴ Let my words and my thoughts be pleasing to you, LORD, because you are my mighty rock and my protector.