Hebrew Names Version HNV
The Message Bible MSG
1 <<By David.>> Judge me, LORD, for I have walked in my integrity. I have trusted also in LORD without wavering.
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Clear my name, God; I've kept an honest shop. I've thrown in my lot with you, God, and I'm not budging.
2 Examine me, LORD, and prove me. Try my heart and my mind.
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Examine me, God, from head to foot, order your battery of tests. Make sure I'm fit inside and out
3 For your lovingkindness is before my eyes. I have walked in your truth.
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So I never lose sight of your love, But keep in step with you, never missing a beat.
4 I have not sat with deceitful men, Neither will I go in with hypocrites.
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I don't hang out with tricksters, I don't pal around with thugs;
5 I hate the assembly of evil-doers, And will not sit with the wicked.
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I hate that pack of gangsters, I don't deal with double-dealers.
6 I will wash my hands in innocence, So I will go about your altar, LORD;
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I scrub my hands with purest soap, then join hands with the others in the great circle, dancing around your altar, God,
7 That I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard, And tell of all your wondrous works.
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Singing God-songs at the top of my lungs, telling God-stories.
8 LORD, I love the habitation of your house, The place where your glory dwells.
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God, I love living with you; your house glows with your glory.
9 Don't gather my soul with sinners, Nor my life with bloodthirsty men;
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When it's time for spring cleaning, don't sweep me out with the quacks and crooks,
10 In whose hands is wickedness, Their right hand is full of bribes.
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Men with bags of dirty tricks, women with purses stuffed with bribe-money.
11 But as for me, I will walk in my integrity. Redeem me, and be merciful to me.
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You know I've been aboveboard with you; now be aboveboard with me.
12 My foot stands in an even place. In the congregations will I bless the LORD.
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I'm on the level with you, God; I bless you every chance I get.
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