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Psalms

A collection of songs and prayers expressing a wide range of emotions and thoughts on faith.

Chapter 19

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1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

*The sky shows how amazing God is, and the sky's creation proves His skillful work.

2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.

*Each day brings new messages, and each night reveals wisdom.

3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.

*Everyone can hear their voices; there are no words or languages they can't understand.

4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,

*Their message spread everywhere on Earth, and their words reached the farthest places. God has established a dwelling place for the sun in them.

5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.

*A person coming out to get married, feeling excited like a strong athlete ready to race.

6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.

*He comes from the farthest part of the sky and goes all the way to its edges; nothing can hide from its intense warmth.

7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

*The Lord's law is complete, changing hearts; His witness is trustworthy, making ordinary people smart.

8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

*The laws of God are good, making people happy; God's rules are clean, giving light to our eyes.

9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.

*Fearing God is pure and lasts forever; His laws are fair and just completely.

10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

*They are more desirable than lots of gold, even really valuable gold. They're also sweeter than honey and honeycombs.

11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.

*In addition, they warn your servant; following them brings a big reward.

12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.

*Who can understand their mistakes? Help me remove hidden mistakes.

13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.

*Don't let me, your servant, do arrogant wrongs; don't let them control me. Then I will be honest and free from major sin.

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

*Let my words and thoughts please you, Lord, my strength and my savior.

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