| Chapter 18 |
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Unto the end. A psalm for David. --
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The heavens shew forth the glory of God, and the firmament declareth the work of his hands. --
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Day to day uttereth speech, and night to night sheweth knowledge. --
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There are no speeches nor languages, where their voices are not heard. --
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Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth: and their words unto the ends of the world. --
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He hath set his tabernacle in the sun: and he, as a bridegroom coming out of his bride chamber, Hath rejoiced as a giant to run the way: --
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His going out is from the end of heaven, And his circuit even to the end thereof: and there is no one that can hide himself from his heat. --
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The law of the Lord is unspotted, converting souls: the testimony of the Lord is faithful, giving wisdom to little ones. --
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The justices of the Lord are right, rejoicing hearts: the commandment of the Lord is lightsome, enlightening the eyes. --
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The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for ever and ever: the judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves. --
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More to be desired than gold and many precious stones: and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb. --
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For thy servant keepeth them, and in keeping them there is a great reward. --
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Who can understand sins? from my secret ones cleanse me, O Lord: --
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and from those of others spare thy servant. If they shall have no dominion over me, then shall I be without spot: and I shall be cleansed from the greatest sin. --
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And the words of my mouth shall be such as may please: and the meditation of my heart always in thy sight. O Lord, my helper, and my redeemer. --
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