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1 Lord, defend me because I have lived an innocent life. I have trusted the Lord and never doubted.
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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 Lord, try me and test me; look closely into my heart and mind.
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Prove me, O Lord, and try me; test my heart and my mind.
3 I see your love, and I live by your truth.
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For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in your faithfulness.
4 I do not spend time with liars, nor do I make friends with those who hide their sin.
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I do not sit with men of falsehood, nor do I consort with hypocrites.
5 I hate the company of evil people, and I won't sit with the wicked.
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I hate the assembly of evildoers, and I will not sit with the wicked.
6 I wash my hands to show I am innocent, and I come to your altar, Lord.
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I wash my hands in innocence and go around your altar, O Lord,
7 I raise my voice in praise and tell of all the miracles you have done.
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proclaiming thanksgiving aloud, and telling all your wondrous deeds.
8 Lord, I love the Temple where you live, where your glory is.
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O Lord, I love the habitation of your house and the place where your glory dwells.
9 Do not kill me with those sinners or take my life with those murderers.
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Do not sweep my soul away with sinners, nor my life with bloodthirsty men,
10 Evil is in their hands, and they do wrong for money.
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in whose hands are evil devices, and whose right hands are full of bribes.
11 But I have lived an innocent life, so save me and have mercy on me.
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But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; redeem me, and be gracious to me.
12 I stand in a safe place. Lord, I praise you in the great meeting. Of David.
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My foot stands on level ground; in the great assembly I will bless the Lord.