| 1By David. Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have integrity, and I trust in the LORD without wavering. | 1By David. Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have integrity, and I trust in the LORD without wavering. |
| 2Examine me, O LORD, and test me! Evaluate my inner thoughts and motives! | 2Examine me, O LORD, and test me! Evaluate my inner thoughts and motives! |
| 3For I am ever aware of your faithfulness, and your loyalty continually motivates me. | 3For I am ever aware of your faithfulness, and your loyalty continually motivates me. |
| 4I do not associate with deceitful men, or consort with those who are dishonest. | 4I do not associate with deceitful men, or consort with those who are dishonest. |
| 5I hate the mob of evil men, and do not associate with the wicked. | 5I hate the mob of evil men, and do not associate with the wicked. |
| 6I maintain a pure lifestyle, so I can appear before your altar, O LORD, | 6I maintain a pure lifestyle, so I can appear before your altar, O LORD, |
| 7to give you thanks, and to tell about all your amazing deeds. | 7to give you thanks, and to tell about all your amazing deeds. |
| 8O LORD, I love the temple where you live, the place where your splendor is revealed. | 8O LORD, I love the temple where you live, the place where your splendor is revealed. |
| 9Do not sweep me away with sinners, or execute me along with violent people, | 9Do not sweep me away with sinners, or execute me along with violent people, |
| 10who are always ready to do wrong or offer a bribe. | 10who are always ready to do wrong or offer a bribe. |
| 11But I have integrity! Rescue me and have mercy on me! | 11But I have integrity! Rescue me and have mercy on me! |
| 12I am safe, and among the worshipers I will praise the LORD. | 12I am safe, and among the worshipers I will praise the LORD. |
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