New International Version | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
1Of David. Vindicate me, LORD, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the LORD and have not faltered. | 1A Psalm of David. Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity, And I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. |
2Test me, LORD, and try me, examine my heart and my mind; | 2Examine me, O LORD, and try me; Test my mind and my heart. |
3for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness. | 3For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes, And I have walked in Your truth. |
4I do not sit with the deceitful, nor do I associate with hypocrites. | 4I do not sit with deceitful men, Nor will I go with pretenders. |
5I abhor the assembly of evildoers and refuse to sit with the wicked. | 5I hate the assembly of evildoers, And I will not sit with the wicked. |
6I wash my hands in innocence, and go about your altar, LORD, | 6I shall wash my hands in innocence, And I will go about Your altar, O LORD, |
7proclaiming aloud your praise and telling of all your wonderful deeds. | 7That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving And declare all Your wonders. |
8LORD, I love the house where you live, the place where your glory dwells. | 8O LORD, I love the habitation of Your house And the place where Your glory dwells. |
9Do not take away my soul along with sinners, my life with those who are bloodthirsty, | 9Do not take my soul away along with sinners, Nor my life with men of bloodshed, |
10in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes. | 10In whose hands is a wicked scheme, And whose right hand is full of bribes. |
11I lead a blameless life; deliver me and be merciful to me. | 11But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; Redeem me, and be gracious to me. |
12My feet stand on level ground; in the great congregation I will praise the LORD. | 12My foot stands on a level place; In the congregations I shall bless the LORD. |
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