Chiastic Structures
The Old Testament
Chiastic Parallels
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A

1 Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?

B

2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness,

C

and speaketh the truth in his heart.
3 He that backbiteth not with his tongue,

D

nor doeth evil to his neighbour,

D'

nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.

C'

4 In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the Lord. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.

B'

5 He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent.

A'

He that doeth these things shall never be moved.