New Living Translation NLT
The Message Bible MSG
1 Who may worship in your sanctuary, LORD ? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill?
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God, who gets invited to dinner at your place? How do we get on your guest list?
2 Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts.
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"Walk straight, act right, tell the truth.
3 Those who refuse to gossip or harm their neighbors or speak evil of their friends.
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"Don't hurt your friend, don't blame your neighbor;
4 Those who despise flagrant sinners, and honor the faithful followers of the LORD, and keep their promises even when it hurts.
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despise the despicable. "Keep your word even when it costs you,
5 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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make an honest living, never take a bribe. "You'll never get blacklisted if you live like this."
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