1   
My song is about loyalty and justice,
  and I sing it to you, O Lord.

2   
My conduct will be faultless.
  When will you come to me?

2   
I will live a pure life in my house

3   
  and will never tolerate evil.
I hate the actions of those who turn away from God;
  I will have nothing to do with them.

4   
I will not be dishonest ^note
  and will have no dealings with evil. ^note

5   
I will get rid of anyone
  who whispers evil things about someone else;
I will not tolerate a man
  who is proud and arrogant.

6   
I will approve of those who are faithful to God
  and will let them live in my palace.
Those who are completely honest
  will be allowed to serve me.

7   
No liar will live in my palace;
  no hypocrite will remain in my presence.

8   
Day after day I will destroy
  the wicked in our land;
I will expel all evil men
  from the city of the Lord.

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