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1 The heavens are telling the glory of God;
They speak of the work of His hand.
2 They daily are pouring forth knowledge of Him,
And night after night tell the lands.
3 Their voice is muted, and soundless their words,
4 But gone has their line o’er the earth.
They utter the evidence that He exists,
So no one can claim there’s a dearth.
The heavens He’s made as a tent for the sun,
5 Who out of his chamber he strides,
With glory like that of the bridegrooms who come,
Awaited by their joyous brides.
A strong man, rejoicing to run his swift course,
6 It rises with fire in its feet,
Runs circuit in heaven from one end to next,
And nothing can hide from its heat.
7 The Lord’s law is perfect, restoring the soul;
The simple, by hearing, made wise.
8 His precepts are righteous, rejoicing the heart;
His pure word enlightens the eyes.
The fear of Jehovah, enduring, is clean;
The judgments He’s making are true.
10 They’re sweeter by far than the sweet honeycomb,
More sparkling than gold or the dew.
11 Moreover, Your servant is cautioned by them,
And keeping them brings great reward.
13 Your law is a wall that, surrounding, is high,
The way of the nation to guard.
Discerning my errors, acquit me of faults,
And keep sin from holding its sway.
Correct me and guide me so I give thanks for
Transgressions forgiven this day.
14 May words from my mouth and my pondering heart
Be pleasing, dear God, in Your sight.
For You’re my redeemer from darkness and sin,
My rock and my refuge and light.
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© Dennis Allen Lange and thebardonthehill.wordpress.com, 2018.
The Bard on the Hill 