My lips will not speak wickedness, Nor my tongue utter deceit.
Will you speak wickedly for God, And talk deceitfully for Him?
As the truth of Christ is in me, no one shall stop me from this boasting in the regions of Achaia.
Yet you have not known Him, but I know Him. And if I say, ‘I do not know Him,’ I shall be a liar like you; but I do know Him and keep His word.
Should I lie concerning my right? My wound is incurable, though I am without transgression.’
Now therefore, be pleased to look at me; For I would never lie to your face.
Although no violence is in my hands, And my prayer is pure.
“Now if it is not so, who will prove me a liar, And make my speech worth nothing?”
My words come from my upright heart; My lips utter pure knowledge.