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Psalm 26

A psalm of David.

Declare me innocent, O Lord,
    for I have acted with integrity;
    I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.

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The Lord is my strength and shield.
    I trust him with all my heart.
He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.
    I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.

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The godly walk with integrity;
    blessed are their children who follow them.

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    The Lord judges the nations.
Declare me righteous, O Lord,
    for I am innocent, O Most High!

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For the king trusts in the Lord.
    The unfailing love of the Most High will keep him from stumbling.

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“Remember, O Lord, how I have always been faithful to you and have served you single-mindedly, always doing what pleases you.” Then he broke down and wept bitterly.

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15 May the Lord therefore judge which of us is right and punish the guilty one. He is my advocate, and he will rescue me from your power!”

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10 So, dear brothers and sisters,[a] work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Do these things, and you will never fall away.

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Footnotes

  1. 1:10 Greek brothers.

And through your faith, God is protecting you by his power until you receive this salvation, which is ready to be revealed on the last day for all to see.

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23 Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.

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Paul’s Change of Plans

12 We can say with confidence and a clear conscience that we have lived with a God-given holiness[a] and sincerity in all our dealings. We have depended on God’s grace, not on our own human wisdom. That is how we have conducted ourselves before the world, and especially toward you.

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Footnotes

  1. 1:12 Some manuscripts read honesty.

As for me, it matters very little how I might be evaluated by you or by any human authority. I don’t even trust my own judgment on this point. My conscience is clear, but that doesn’t prove I’m right. It is the Lord himself who will examine me and decide.

So don’t make judgments about anyone ahead of time—before the Lord returns. For he will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. Then God will give to each one whatever praise is due.

Dear brothers and sisters,[a] I have used Apollos and myself to illustrate what I’ve been saying. If you pay attention to what I have quoted from the Scriptures,[b] you won’t be proud of one of your leaders at the expense of another.

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Footnotes

  1. 4:6a Greek Brothers.
  2. 4:6b Or If you learn not to go beyond “what is written.”

25 Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
    but trusting the Lord means safety.

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The Lord keeps you from all harm
    and watches over your life.
The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go,
    both now and forever.

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He will not let you stumble;
    the one who watches over you will not slumber.

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18 I cried out, “I am slipping!”
    but your unfailing love, O Lord, supported me.

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He alone is my rock and my salvation,
    my fortress where I will not be shaken.

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He alone is my rock and my salvation,
    my fortress where I will never be shaken.

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Psalm 54

For the choir director: A psalm[a] of David, regarding the time the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “We know where David is hiding.” To be accompanied by stringed instruments.

Come with great power, O God, and rescue me!
    Defend me with your might.

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Footnotes

  1. 54:Title Hebrew maskil. This may be a literary or musical term.

Psalm 43

Declare me innocent, O God!
    Defend me against these ungodly people.
    Rescue me from these unjust liars.

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31 They have made God’s law their own,
    so they will never slip from his path.

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24 Declare me not guilty, O Lord my God, for you give justice.
    Don’t let my enemies laugh about me in my troubles.

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14 But I am trusting you, O Lord,
    saying, “You are my God!”

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11 But I am not like that; I live with integrity.
    So redeem me and show me mercy.

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21 May integrity and honesty protect me,
    for I put my hope in you.

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