30 to turn them back(A) from the pit,(B)
    that the light of life(C) may shine on them.(D)

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The Lord examines the righteous,(A)
    but the wicked, those who love violence,
    he hates with a passion.(B)

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The law of the Lord(A) is perfect,(B)
    refreshing the soul.(C)
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,(D)
    making wise the simple.(E)

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    he refreshes my soul.(A)
He guides me(B) along the right paths(C)
    for his name’s sake.(D)

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The one who has clean hands(A) and a pure heart,(B)
    who does not trust in an idol(C)
    or swear by a false god.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 24:4 Or swear falsely

Psalm 25[a]

Of David.

In you, Lord my God,
    I put my trust.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 25:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the verses of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.

Do not take away my soul along with sinners,
    my life with those who are bloodthirsty,(A)

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I will be glad and rejoice in your love,
    for you saw my affliction(A)
    and knew the anguish(B) of my soul.

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Be merciful to me, Lord, for I am in distress;(A)
    my eyes grow weak with sorrow,(B)
    my soul and body(C) with grief.

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I will glory(A) in the Lord;
    let the afflicted hear and rejoice.(B)

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Brandish spear(A) and javelin[a](B)
    against those who pursue me.
Say to me,
    “I am your salvation.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 35:3 Or and block the way

Then my soul will rejoice(A) in the Lord
    and delight in his salvation.(B)

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