1Judge me, O LORD; whether I have walked with integrity; and have trusted also in You; that I would not waver. 2Examine and prove me, O LORD; evaluate my heart and mind. 3For I am ever mindful of Your loving-kindness; and have walked in Your truth. 4I have not been the companion of deceitful men, nor with hypocrites. 5I despise the crowd that does evil; and will not spend my time with them. 6With the clean hands of innocence; I will approach Your altar, O LORD, 7That I may proclaim all Your wondrous works with a thankful voice. 8LORD, I have loved Your sanctuary, and the place where Your glory resides.

9Do not gather my soul with sinners, nor my life with men of bloodshed, 10Whose hands work evil; and their right hand is full of bribes. 11Instead, I strive to retain my integrity; redeem me, and be merciful unto me. 12My feet stand on the level; I will bless the LORD in the congregations.

A Psalm of David