Psalms 18
Unto the end. A Psalm for David.
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2 The heavens shew forth the glory of God, and the firmament declareth the work of his hands.
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3 Day to day uttereth speech, and night to night sheweth knowledge.
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4 There are no speeches nor languages, where their voices are not heard.
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5 Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth: and their words unto the ends of the world.
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6 He hath set his tabernacle in the sun: and he as a bridegroom coming out of his bridechamber, Hath rejoiced as a giant to run the way:
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7 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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8 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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9 The justices of the Lord are right, rejoicing hearts: the commandment of the Lord is lightsome, enlightening the eyes.
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10 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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11 More to be desired than gold and many precious stones: and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.
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12 For thy servant keepeth them, and in keeping them there is a great reward.
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13 Who can understand sins? from my secret ones cleanse me, O Lord:
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14 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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15 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.