Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. 1
Test me, O LORD, and try me, examine my heart and my mind; 2
for your love is ever before me, and I walk continually in your truth. 3
I do not sit with deceitful men, nor do I consort with hypocrites; 4
I abhor the assembly of evildoers and refuse to sit with the wicked. 5
I wash my hands in innocence, and go about your altar, O LORD, 6
proclaiming aloud your praise and telling of all your wonderful deeds. 7
I love the house where you live, O LORD, the place where your glory dwells. 8
Do not take away my soul along with sinners, my life with bloodthirsty men, 9
in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes. 10
But I lead a blameless life; redeem me and be merciful to me. 11
My feet stand on level ground; in the great assembly I will praise the LORD. 12