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God, I love living with you; your house glows with your glory.
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When it's time for spring cleaning, don't sweep me out with the quacks and crooks,
10
Men with bags of dirty tricks, women with purses stuffed with bribe-money.
11
You know I've been aboveboard with you; now be aboveboard with me.
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I'm on the level with you, God; I bless you every chance I get.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.