| English Standard Version | New Living Translation |
| 1Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. | 1Declare me innocent, O LORD, for I have acted with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. |
| 2Prove me, O LORD, and try me; test my heart and my mind. | 2Put me on trial, LORD, and cross-examine me. Test my motives and my heart. |
| 3For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in your faithfulness. | 3For I am always aware of your unfailing love, and I have lived according to your truth. |
| 4I do not sit with men of falsehood, nor do I consort with hypocrites. | 4I do not spend time with liars or go along with hypocrites. |
| 5I hate the assembly of evildoers, and I will not sit with the wicked. | 5I hate the gatherings of those who do evil, and I refuse to join in with the wicked. |
| 6I wash my hands in innocence and go around your altar, O LORD, | 6I wash my hands to declare my innocence. I come to your altar, O LORD, |
| 7proclaiming thanksgiving aloud, and telling all your wondrous deeds. | 7singing a song of thanksgiving and telling of all your wonders. |
| 8O LORD, I love the habitation of your house and the place where your glory dwells. | 8I love your sanctuary, LORD, the place where your glorious presence dwells. |
| 9Do not sweep my soul away with sinners, nor my life with bloodthirsty men, | 9Don’t let me suffer the fate of sinners. Don’t condemn me along with murderers. |
| 10in whose hands are evil devices, and whose right hands are full of bribes. | 10Their hands are dirty with evil schemes, and they constantly take bribes. |
| 11But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; redeem me, and be gracious to me. | 11But I am not like that; I live with integrity. So redeem me and show me mercy. |
| 12My foot stands on level ground; in the great assembly I will bless the LORD. | 12Now I stand on solid ground, and I will publicly praise the LORD. |
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