New International Reader's Version NIRV
New International Version NIV
1 Lord, when you hand down your sentence, let it be in my favor. I have lived without blame. I have trusted in the Lord. I have never doubted him.
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Vindicate me, LORD, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the LORDand have not faltered.
2 Lord, test me. Try me out. Look deep down into my heart and mind.
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Test me, LORD, and try me, examine my heart and my mind;
3 Your love is always with me. I have always lived by your truth.
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for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness.
4 I don't spend time with people who tell lies. I don't keep company with pretenders.
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I do not sit with the deceitful, nor do I associate with hypocrites.
5 I hate to be with a group of sinful people. I refuse to spend time with those who are evil.
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I abhor the assembly of evildoers and refuse to sit with the wicked.
6 I wash my hands to show that I'm not guilty. Lord, I come near your altar.
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I wash my hands in innocence, and go about your altar, LORD,
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