Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

The sacrifice of the wicked {is} an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright {is} his delight.

Lying lips {are} abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly {are} his delight.

He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.

A false balance {is} abomination to the LORD: but a just weight {is} his delight. {A false...: Heb. Balances of deceit} {just...: Heb. perfect stone}

They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.

[To the chief Musician, {even} to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David.] I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me. {my mouth...: Heb. a bridle, or, muzzle for my mouth}

They that are of a froward heart {are} abomination to the LORD: but {such as are} upright in {their} way {are} his delight.

Ye have wearied the LORD with your words. Yet ye say, Wherein have we wearied {him}? When ye say, Every one that doeth evil {is} good in the sight of the LORD, and he delighteth in them; or, Where {is} the God of judgment?

I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee. {present: Heb. found}

But he knoweth the way that I take: {when} he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. {that...: Heb. that is with me}

And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and {toward} men.

I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.

But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things {which were sent} from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God. {I have all: or, I have received all}

God {is} my strength {and} power: and he maketh my way perfect. {maketh: Heb. riddeth, or, looseth}