| NET Bible | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1By David. Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have integrity, and I trust in the LORD without wavering. | 1Davidic. Vindicate me, LORD, because I have lived with integrity and have trusted in the LORD without wavering. |
| 2Examine me, O LORD, and test me! Evaluate my inner thoughts and motives! | 2Test me, LORD, and try me; examine my heart and mind. |
| 3For I am ever aware of your faithfulness, and your loyalty continually motivates me. | 3For Your faithful love is before my eyes, and I live by Your truth. |
| 4I do not associate with deceitful men, or consort with those who are dishonest. | 4I do not sit with the worthless or associate with hypocrites. |
| 5I hate the mob of evil men, and do not associate with the wicked. | 5I hate a crowd of evildoers, and I do not sit with the wicked. |
| 6I maintain a pure lifestyle, so I can appear before your altar, O LORD, | 6I wash my hands in innocence and go around Your altar, LORD, |
| 7to give you thanks, and to tell about all your amazing deeds. | 7raising my voice in thanksgiving and telling about Your wonderful works. |
| 8O LORD, I love the temple where you live, the place where your splendor is revealed. | 8 LORD, I love the house where You dwell, the place where Your glory resides. |
| 9Do not sweep me away with sinners, or execute me along with violent people, | 9Do not destroy me along with sinners, or my life along with men of bloodshed |
| 10who are always ready to do wrong or offer a bribe. | 10in whose hands are evil schemes and whose right hands are filled with bribes. |
| 11But I have integrity! Rescue me and have mercy on me! | 11But I live with integrity; redeem me and be gracious to me. |
| 12I am safe, and among the worshipers I will praise the LORD. | 12My foot stands on level ground; I will praise the LORD in the assemblies. |
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