The Holy Bible – Knox Translation
The Book of Psalms
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Psalm 100
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(Of David. A psalm.)
Of mercy and of justice my song shall be; a psalm in thy honour, Lord,
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from one that would guide his steps ever more perfectly. Ah, when wilt thou grant me thy presence? Here in my house I would live with stainless heart;
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no ill purpose clouding my view, the transgressors of the law my enemies.
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None such will I have at my side; here treachery shall find no place, knavery no countenance;
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of whispered calumny, death shall be the reward; on scornful looks and proud thoughts I will have no mercy.
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To plain, honest folk in the land I will look for my company; my servants shall be such as follow the path of innocence.
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No welcome here for schemers, no standing in my presence for men who talk deceitfully.
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Mine, as the days pass, to root out from the land every guilty soul, till I purge the Lord’s city of all evil-doing.