The Psalms

[A Psalm of David.] Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity; And I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.

Examine me, O Lord, and try me; Test my mind and my heart.

For Thy lovingkindness is before my eyes, And I have walked in Thy truth.

I do not sit with deceitful men, Nor will I go with pretenders.

I hate the assembly of evildoers, And I will not sit with the wicked.

I shall wash my hands in innocence, And I will go about Thine altar, O Lord,

That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving, And declare all Thy wonders.

O Lord, I love the habitation of Thy house, And the place where Thy glory dwells.

Do not take my soul away [along] with sinners, Nor my life with men of bloodshed,

In whose hands is a wicked scheme, And whose right hand is full of bribes.

But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; Redeem me, and be gracious to me.

My foot stands on a level place; In the congregations I shall bless the Lord.