The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
New International Version NIV
1 By David: Vindicate me, ADONAI, for I have lived a blameless life; unwaveringly I trust in ADONAI.
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Vindicate me, LORD, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the LORD and have not faltered.
2 Examine me, ADONAI, test me, search my mind and heart.
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Test me, LORD, and try me, examine my heart and my mind;
3 For your grace is there before my eyes, and I live my life 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 have not sat with worthless folks, I won't consort 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 evildoers, I will not sit with the wicked.
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I abhor the assembly of evildoers and refuse to sit with the wicked.
6 I will wash my hands in innocence and walk around your altar, ADONAI,
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I wash my hands in innocence, and go about your altar, LORD,
7 lifting my voice in thanks and proclaiming all your wonders.
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proclaiming aloud your praise and telling of all your wonderful deeds.
8 ADONAI, I love the house where you live, the place where your glory abides.
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LORD, I love the house where you live, the place where your glory dwells.
9 Don't include me with sinners or my life with the bloodthirsty.
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Do not take away my soul along with sinners, my life with those who are bloodthirsty,
10 In their hands are evil schemes; their right hands are full of bribes.
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in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes.
11 As for me, I will live a blameless life. Redeem me and show me favor.
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I lead a blameless life; deliver me and be merciful to me.
12 My feet are planted on level ground; in the assemblies I will bless ADONAI.
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My feet stand on level ground; in the great congregation I will praise the LORD.