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1 Judge me favorably, O LORD, because I have walked with integrity and I have trusted you without wavering.
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1 Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.
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2 Examine me, O LORD, and test me. Look closely into my heart and mind.
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2 Test me, O LORD, and try me, examine my heart and my mind;
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3 I see your mercy in front of me. I walk in the light of your truth.
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3 for your love is ever before me, and I walk continually in your truth.
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4 I did not sit with liars, and I will not be found among hypocrites.
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4 I do not sit with deceitful men, nor do I consort with hypocrites;
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5 I have hated the mob of evildoers and will not sit with wicked people.
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5 I abhor the assembly of evildoers and refuse to sit with the wicked.
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6 I will wash my hands in innocence. I will walk around your altar, O LORD,
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6 I wash my hands in innocence, and go about your altar, O LORD,
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