| NET Bible | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
| 1By David. Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have integrity, and I trust in the LORD without wavering. | 1A Psalm of David. Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity, And I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. |
| 2Examine me, O LORD, and test me! Evaluate my inner thoughts and motives! | 2Examine me, O LORD, and try me; Test my mind and my heart. |
| 3For I am ever aware of your faithfulness, and your loyalty continually motivates me. | 3For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes, And I have walked in Your truth. |
| 4I do not associate with deceitful men, or consort with those who are dishonest. | 4I do not sit with deceitful men, Nor will I go with pretenders. |
| 5I hate the mob of evil men, and do not associate with the wicked. | 5I hate the assembly of evildoers, And I will not sit with the wicked. |
| 6I maintain a pure lifestyle, so I can appear before your altar, O LORD, | 6I shall wash my hands in innocence, And I will go about Your altar, O LORD, |
| 7to give you thanks, and to tell about all your amazing deeds. | 7That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving And declare all Your wonders. |
| 8O LORD, I love the temple where you live, the place where your splendor is revealed. | 8O LORD, I love the habitation of Your house And the place where Your glory dwells. |
| 9Do not sweep me away with sinners, or execute me along with violent people, | 9Do not take my soul away along with sinners, Nor my life with men of bloodshed, |
| 10who are always ready to do wrong or offer a bribe. | 10In whose hands is a wicked scheme, And whose right hand is full of bribes. |
| 11But I have integrity! Rescue me and have mercy on me! | 11But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; Redeem me, and be gracious to me. |
| 12I am safe, and among the worshipers I will praise the LORD. | 12My foot stands on a level place; In the congregations I shall bless the LORD. |
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