The Message Bible MSG
World English Bible WEB
1 God, who gets invited to dinner at your place? How do we get on your guest list?
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<<A Psalm by David.>> Yahweh, who shall dwell in your sanctuary? Who shall live on your holy hill?
2 "Walk straight, act right, tell the truth.
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He who walks blamelessly, does what is right, And speaks truth in his heart;
3 "Don't hurt your friend, don't blame your neighbor;
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He who doesn't slander with his tongue, Nor does evil to his friend, Nor casts slurs against his fellow man;
4 despise the despicable. "Keep your word even when it costs you,
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In whose eyes a vile man is despised, But who honors those who fear Yahweh; He who keeps an oath even when it hurts, and doesn't change;
5 make an honest living, never take a bribe. "You'll never get blacklisted if you live like this."
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He who doesn't lend out his money for usury, Nor take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be shaken.
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