{Psa 12-17, 19-32 ^**}

    ^19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God and the expanse shows his handiwork. ^19:2 Day to day pours out speech and night to night shows knowledge. ^19:3There is no speech nor language in which their voice is not heard.

    ^19:4 Their line has gone out through all the earth and their words to the end of the world. He has set a tabernacle for the sun in them, ^19:5 which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber and rejoices as a strong man to run his course.

    ^19:6 His going forth is from the end of the heavens and his circuit to the ends of it and there is nothing hid from the heat of it.

    ^19:7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul. The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making a simple man wise. ^19:8 The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart. The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes. ^19:9 The fear of Jehovah is clean, enduring forever. The ordinances of Jehovah are true and righteous altogether. ^19:10 They are more to be desired than gold, yes, than much fine gold. Sweeter also than honey and the droppings of the honeycomb. ^19:11 Moreover by them your servant is warned. There is great reward in keeping them.

    ^19:12 Who can discern his errors? Acquit me from hidden sins. ^19:13 Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins. Do not let them have dominion over me. Then I will be upright and I will acquit him from great transgression.

    ^19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Jehovah, my rock and my redeemer.