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(A psalm by David.)

A King and His Promises

I will sing to you, Lord!
I will celebrate your kindness
    and your justice.
Please help me learn
    to do the right thing,
and I will be honest and fair
    in my own kingdom.

I refuse to be corrupt
or to take part
    in anything crooked,
and I won't be dishonest
    or deceitful.

Anyone who spreads gossip
    will be silenced;
no one who is conceited
    will be my friend.

I will find trustworthy people
    to serve as my advisors;
only an honest person
    will serve as an official.

No one who cheats or lies
will have a position
    in my royal court.
Each morning I will silence
    any lawbreakers I find
in the countryside
    or in the city of the Lord.

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