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19:1  To the director: A song of David. The heavens tell about the glory of God. The skies announce what his hands have made.
19:2  Each new day tells more of the story, and each night reveals more and more about God’s power.
19:3  You cannot hear them say anything. They don’t make any sound we can hear.
19:4  But their message goes throughout the world. Their teaching reaches the ends of the earth. The sun’s tent is set up in the heavens.
19:5  It comes out like a happy bridegroom from his bedroom. It begins its path across the sky like an athlete eager to run a race.
19:6  It starts at one end of the sky and runs all the way to the other end. Nothing can hide from its heat.
19:7  The Lord’s teachings are perfect. They give strength to his people. The Lord’s rules can be trusted. They help even the foolish become wise.
19:8  The Lord’s laws are right. They make people happy. The Lord’s commands are good. They show people the right way to live.
19:9  Learning respect for the Lord is good. It will last forever. The Lord’s judgments are right. They are completely fair.
19:10  His teachings are worth more than pure gold. They are sweeter than the best honey dripping from the honeycomb.
19:11  His teachings warn his servants, and good things come to those who obey them.
19:12  People cannot see their own mistakes, so don’t let me commit secret sins.
19:13  Don’t let me do what I know is wrong. Don’t let sin control me. If you help me, I can be pure and free from sin.
19:14  May my words and thoughts please you. Lord, you are my Rock—the one who rescues me.