New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures — With References (Rbi8, en_US, 1984)
Psalm
Psalms, 19
To the director. A melody of David.
1 The heavens are declaring the glory of God;*1 And of the work of his hands the expanse is telling.
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2 One day after another day causes speech to bubble forth, And one night after another night shows forth knowledge.
3 There is no speech, and there are no words; No voice on their part is being heard.
4 Into all the earth their measuring line*1 has gone out, And to the extremity of the productive land*2 their utterances. In them he has set a tent for the sun,
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5 And it is like a bridegroom when coming out of his nuptial chamber; It exults as a mighty man does to run in a path.
6 From one extremity of the heavens is its going forth, And its [finished] circuit is to their [other] extremities; And there is nothing concealed from its heat.
7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, bringing back the soul. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise.
8 The orders from Jehovah are upright, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is clean, making the eyes shine.
9 The fear of Jehovah is pure, standing forever. The judicial decisions of Jehovah are true;*1 they have proved altogether righteous.
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10 They are more to be desired than gold,*1 yes, than much refined gold;*2 And sweeter than honey and the flowing honey of the combs.
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11 Also, your own servant has been warned by them; In the keeping of them there is a large reward.
12 Mistakes—who can discern? From concealed sins pronounce me innocent.
13 Also from presumptuous acts*1 hold your servant back; Do not let them dominate me. In that case I shall be complete, And I shall have remained innocent from much transgression.
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14 Let the sayings of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Become pleasurable before you, O Jehovah my Rock and my Redeemer.*1
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