The Message Bible MSG
King James Version KJV
1 God, who gets invited to dinner at your place? How do we get on your guest list?
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LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?
2 "Walk straight, act right, tell the truth.
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He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.
3 "Don't hurt your friend, don't blame your neighbor;
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He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.
4 despise the despicable. "Keep your word even when it costs you,
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In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.
5 make an honest living, never take a bribe. "You'll never get blacklisted if you live like this."
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He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.