Common English Bible CEB
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1 Establish justice for me, LORD, because I have walked with integrity. I've trusted the LORD without wavering.
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Vindicate me, LORD, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the LORDand have not faltered.
2 Examine me, LORD; put me to the test! Purify my mind and my heart.
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Test me, LORD, and try me, examine my heart and my mind;
3 Because your faithful love is right in front of me— I walk in 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 up to no good; I don't keep company with liars.
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I do not sit with the deceitful, nor do I associate with hypocrites.
5 I detest the company of evildoers, and I don't sit with wicked people.
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I abhor the assembly of evildoers and refuse to sit with the wicked.
6 I wash my hands—they are innocent! I walk all around your altar, LORD,
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I wash my hands in innocence, and go about your altar, LORD,
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