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PSALMS 19
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The heavens declare God's glory; the skies above announce what he has made.
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Each day speaks constantly about God's glory to the next day; each night shares knowledge of God with the next night.
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They speak without speech or words; their voice is not audible;
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Yet what they say is heard all over the earth; their message goes to the whole world. God has made a home in the heavens for the sun.
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Notes
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Implied; literally, “in them.”
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It's like a bridegroom coming out of his room, like a fit athlete happy to run a race.
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It rises on one side of the heavens and travels across to the other. Nothing is hidden from its heat.
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The Lord's law is beneficial, renewing spiritual life. The Lord's teaching is trustworthy, making inexperienced people wise.
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The word used here, often translated as “perfect,” is the same as in 18:25and 18:30, and indicates not only perfection but aspects that are wholesome and healthful.
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The Lord's instructions are right, making people glad. The Lord's commandments are sincere, helping people see what is good.
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Reverence for the Lord is right, and lasts forever. The Lord's judgments are both true and fair.
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They are more to be valued than gold, even the finest gold; they are sweeter than honey, even the purest honey coming straight from the honeycomb.
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Referring to God's laws.
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They also warn your servant. By keeping them I'm richly rewarded.
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Or “enlighten.”
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Who's aware of their own mistakes? Don't punish me for these faults I'm unaware of.
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Don't let your servant commit deliberate sins. Don't let them rule over me. Then I will be without fault, innocent of such rebellion.
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May you be pleased with the words I speak, and the thoughts I think, Lord my rock and my redeemer.