The Message Bible MSG
New Living Translation NLT
1 God, who gets invited to dinner at your place? How do we get on your guest list?
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Who may worship in your sanctuary, LORD ? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill?
2 "Walk straight, act right, tell the truth.
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Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts.
3 "Don't hurt your friend, don't blame your neighbor;
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Those who refuse to gossip or harm their neighbors or speak evil of their friends.
4 despise the despicable. "Keep your word even when it costs you,
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Those who despise flagrant sinners, and honor the faithful followers of the LORD, and keep their promises even when it hurts.
5 make an honest living, never take a bribe. "You'll never get blacklisted if you live like this."
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Those who lend money without charging interest, and who cannot be bribed to lie about the innocent. Such people will stand firm forever.
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