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Unto the end. A Psalm of David.
Old Testament
Psalms 18
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The heavens describe the glory of God, and the firmament announces the work of his hands.
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Day proclaims the word to day, and night to night imparts knowledge.
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There are no speeches or conversations, where their voices are not being heard.
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Their sound has gone forth through all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world.
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He has placed his tabernacle in the sun, and he is like a bridegroom coming out of his bedroom. He has exulted like a giant running along the way;
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his departure is from the summit of heaven. And his course reaches all the way to its summit. Neither is there anyone who can hide himself from his heat.
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The law of the Lord is immaculate, converting souls. The testimony of the Lord is faithful, providing wisdom to little ones.
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The justice of the Lord is right, rejoicing hearts. The precepts of the Lord are brilliant, enlightening the eyes.
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The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for all generations. The judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves:
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desirable beyond gold and many precious stones, and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.
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For, indeed, your servant keeps them, and in keeping them, there are many rewards.
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Who can understand transgression? From my hidden faults, cleanse me, O Lord,
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and from those of others, spare your servant. If they will have no dominion over me, then I will be immaculate, and I will be cleansed from the greatest transgression.
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And the eloquence of my mouth will be so as to please, along with the meditation of my heart, in your sight, forever, O Lord, my helper and my redeemer.