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1 Vindicate me, O LORD , for I have walked in my integrity, And I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.
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Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.
2 Examine me, O LORD , and try me; Test my mind and my heart.
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Prove me, O Lord, and try me; test my heart and my mind.
3 For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes, And I have walked in Your truth.
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For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in your faithfulness.
4 I do not sit with deceitful men, Nor will I go with pretenders.
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I do not sit with men of falsehood, nor do I consort with hypocrites.
5 I hate the assembly of evildoers, And I will not sit with the wicked.
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I hate the assembly of evildoers, and I will not sit with the wicked.
6 I shall wash my hands in innocence, And I will go about Your altar, O LORD ,
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I wash my hands in innocence and go around your altar, O Lord,
7 That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving And declare all Your wonders.
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proclaiming thanksgiving aloud, and telling all your wondrous deeds.
8 O LORD , I love the habitation of Your house And the place where Your glory dwells.
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O Lord, I love the habitation of your house and the place where your glory dwells.
9 Do not take my soul away along with sinners, Nor my life with men of bloodshed,
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Do not sweep my soul away with sinners, nor my life with bloodthirsty men,
10 In whose hands is a wicked scheme, And whose right hand is full of bribes.
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in whose hands are evil devices, and whose right hands are full of bribes.
11 But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; Redeem me, and be gracious to me.
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But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; redeem me, and be gracious to me.
12 My foot stands on a level place; In the congregations I shall bless the LORD .
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My foot stands on level ground; in the great assembly I will bless the Lord.
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