1 I will sing to you, Lord!I will celebrate your kindnessand your justice.
2 Please help me learnto do the right thing,and I will be honest and fairin my own kingdom.
3 I refuse to be corruptor to take partin anything crooked,
4 and I won't be dishonestor deceitful.
5 Anyone who spreads gossipwill be silenced;no one who is conceitedwill be my friend.
6 I will find trustworthy peopleto serve as my advisors;only an honest personwill serve as an official.
7 No one who cheats or lieswill have a positionin my royal court.
8 Each morning I will silenceany lawbreakers I findin the countrysideor in the city of the Lord.