The naked truth is always better than the best dressed lie

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"The naked truth is always better than the best dressed lie."
- Ann Landers

"O LORD, who may dwell on Your holy hill?
He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness,
And speaks truth in his heart."
Psalm 15:1-2

God, let my hands be clean and let me be pure of heart.
Let my soul not subject to forgery, but make that my life will be made in justice and truth.
Let those who are nearest speak the truth and be a pure limb of your church.

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