Good News Translation GNT
New International Version NIV
1 Declare me innocent, O Lord, because I do what is right and trust you completely.
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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 and test me, Lord; judge my desires and thoughts.
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Test me, LORD, and try me, examine my heart and my mind;
3 Your constant love is my guide; your faithfulness always leads me.
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for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness.
4 I do not keep company with worthless people; I have nothing to do with hypocrites.
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I do not sit with the deceitful, nor do I associate with hypocrites.
5 I hate the company of the evil and avoid the wicked.
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I abhor the assembly of evildoers and refuse to sit with the wicked.
6 Lord, I wash my hands to show that I am innocent and march in worship around your altar.
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I wash my hands in innocence, and go about your altar, LORD,
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.
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