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    you destroy those who speak falsely.(A)
A bloody and fraudulent man
    the Lord abhors.

III

But I, through the abundance of your mercy,[a]
    will enter into your house.
I will bow down toward your holy sanctuary
    out of fear of you.(B)
Lord, guide me in your justice because of my foes;
    make straight your way before me.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 5:8 Mercy: used to translate the Hebrew word, hesed. This term speaks to a relationship between persons. It is manifested in concrete actions to persons with some need or desire. The one who offers hesed has the ability to respond to that need of the other person. Other possible ways to translate hesed include “steadfast love” and “loving kindness.”

But I, by your great love,
    can come into your house;
in reverence(A) I bow down(B)
    toward your holy temple.(C)

Lead me, Lord, in your righteousness(D)
    because of my enemies—
    make your way straight(E) before me.
Not a word from their mouth can be trusted;
    their heart is filled with malice.
Their throat is an open grave;(F)
    with their tongues they tell lies.(G)

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