Description of a Citizen of Zion.

A Psalm of David.

1O LORD, who may abide in Your tent?
         Who may dwell on Your holy hill?

2He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness,
         And speaks truth in his heart.

3He does not slander with his tongue,
         Nor does evil to his neighbor,
         Nor takes up a reproach against his friend;

4In whose eyes a reprobate is despised,
         But who honors those who fear the LORD;
         He swears to his own hurt and does not change;

5He does not put out his money at interest,
         Nor does he take a bribe against the innocent.
         He who does these things will never be shaken.

NASB ©1995

American Standard Version
Jehovah, who shall sojourn in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill?

Douay-Rheims Bible
A psalm of David. Lord, who shall dwell in thy tabernacle? or who shall rest in thy holy hill?

Darby Bible Translation
{A Psalm of David.} Jehovah, who shall sojourn in thy tent? who shall dwell in the hill of thy holiness?

English Revised Version
A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall sojourn in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?

Webster's Bible Translation
A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?

World English Bible
Yahweh, who shall dwell in your sanctuary? Who shall live on your holy hill?

Young's Literal Translation
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