The Prayer of a sincere Person

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1 Judge me, O LORD. Prove that I have lived a pure life. I have always trusted in the Lord.
Psalm 26: 1

2 Test me, O God, and test me. Return my heart and my mind.
Psalm 26: 2

3 I always see your tender love. I live according to your truths.
Psalm 26: 3

4 I am not one of those worthless people.
Psalm 26: 4

5 I hate those evil groups. I will never associate with those groups of immoral people.
Psalm 26: 5

6 I wash my hands to show that I am holy so that I can walk around your altar.
Psalm 26: 6

7 I will sing praises to you, Yahweh. I sing about the wonderful things you have done.
Psalm 26: 7

8 I love your temple, Lord. I love your glorious tent.
Psalm 26: 8

9 Lord, don’t count me among those sinners. Don’t kill me with those murderers.
Psalm 26: 9

10 They may be deceiving others. They may be taking money to do bad things.
Psalm 26:10

11 But I am innocent. So may God have mercy on me and save me.
Psalm 26:11

12 I am safe from all dangers. Lord, I stand among the people and praise you, who are inviting your people to your meeting.
Psalm 26:12

Practical instructions

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1 My dear brothers and sisters, I love you and want to see you.  You make me happy and I am proud of you.  As I told you, continue to follow the Lord faithfully.
Philippians 4: 1

2 I beseech Euodia, and beseech Syntyche, to agree with one another, because ye are of God.
Philippians 4: 2

3 My friends, because you have served me faithfully, I ask you to help these women.  They have worked hard with Clement to spread the gospel on my behalf and with my colleagues.  Their names are written in the book of life.
Philippians 4: 3

4 Rejoice in the Lord always.  I will say it again, enjoy.
Philippians 4: 4

5 Let everyone know your humble nature.  The Lord is coming soon.
Philippians 4: 5

6 Don’t worry about anything.  But in any case, pray to God for what you need.  And whenever you pray, give thanks.
Philippians 4: 6

7 God’s peace is too great for us to comprehend.  But that peace will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4: 7

8 Take heed, brethren, the things which are true and honorable, true, pure, lovely, and praiseworthy.  Always think of things that are excellent and praiseworthy.
Philippians 4: 8

9 Do the things you learned and received from me.  Do the things you heard from me and the things you saw me do. The God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4: 9

Advice to young People

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1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but follow my commandments with all your heart.

2 Because by doing this you will live longer and live longer, and you will live in peace.

3 Let not mercy and truth be separated from thee, but thou shalt make them thy necklace, and write them upon the tablet of thy heart,

4 Then thou shalt find favor and goodwill in the sight of God and of men.

5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding.

6 Remember him in all your ways, and he will direct your paths.

7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

8 This will make your body healthy and your bones strong.

9 Bless the LORD with all your substance, and with the firstfruits of all your fruit.

10 Then your fields will be full of produce, and your vineyards will overflow with new juice.

11 My son, do not despise the Lord’s rebuke, and do not despise him when he rebukes you.

12 For the LORD chasteneth him that loveth him, even as the Father the son in whom he delighteth.

13 Blessed is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

14 For the gain thereof is better than the gain thereof, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

15 They are more precious than diamonds, and none of the things you desire are like them.

16 Longevity is in his right hand, and in his left hand is wealth and honor.

17 His ways are pleasing, and all his ways are peace.

18 He that receiveth it is a tree of life: and he that holdeth it shall rejoice.

19 By wisdom the LORD founded the earth, and by understanding he established the heavens.

20 With his knowledge the depths are broken, and the dew falls from the clouds.

21 O my son, preserve wisdom and discretion, and let them not be hid from thine eyes.

22 Then they will give you life and adorn your neck.

23 Then you will walk in your way without fear, and your foot will not stumble.

24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid; yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.

25 Do not be afraid of sudden fear, nor of calamity befalling the wicked.

26 For the LORD shall be thy hope, and he shall keep thy foot out of the snare.

27 If it is possible for you, do not stop doing good to those who are entitled to it.

28 If you have, don’t tell your neighbor to go and come again, and I’ll give it to you tomorrow.

29 When thy neighbor dwelleth securely with thee, thou shalt not do evil to him.

30 Do not argue with anyone who has not done you any harm.

31 Do not imitate a tyrant, nor follow any of his words.

32 For the abomination of the LORD is an abomination to the LORD: but the righteousness of the LORD is his delight.

33 The curse of the LORD is upon the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the righteous.

34 He scoffs at those who truly mock, but he shows favor to the humble.

35 The wise will inherit honor, but the foolish will prosper.