New King James Version | New Living Translation |
1[i]A Psalm[/i] of David. Vindicate me, O LORD, For I have walked in my integrity. I have also trusted in the LORD; I shall not slip. | 1Declare me innocent, O LORD, for I have acted with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. |
2Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; Try my mind and my heart. | 2Put me on trial, LORD, and cross-examine me. Test my motives and my heart. |
3For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes, And I have walked in Your truth. | 3For I am always aware of your unfailing love, and I have lived according to your truth. |
4I have not sat with idolatrous mortals, Nor will I go in with hypocrites. | 4I do not spend time with liars or go along with hypocrites. |
5I have hated the assembly of evildoers, And will not sit with the wicked. | 5I hate the gatherings of those who do evil, and I refuse to join in with the wicked. |
6I will wash my hands in innocence; So I will go about Your altar, O LORD, | 6I wash my hands to declare my innocence. I come to your altar, O LORD, |
7That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving, And tell of all Your wondrous works. | 7singing a song of thanksgiving and telling of all your wonders. |
8LORD, I have loved the habitation of Your house, And the place where Your glory dwells. | 8I love your sanctuary, LORD, the place where your glorious presence dwells. |
9Do not gather my soul with sinners, Nor my life with bloodthirsty men, | 9Don’t let me suffer the fate of sinners. Don’t condemn me along with murderers. |
10In whose hands is a sinister scheme, And whose right hand is full of bribes. | 10Their hands are dirty with evil schemes, and they constantly take bribes. |
11But as for me, I will walk in my integrity; Redeem me and be merciful to me. | 11But I am not like that; I live with integrity. So redeem me and show me mercy. |
12My foot stands in an even place; In the congregations I will bless the LORD. | 12Now I stand on solid ground, and I will publicly praise the LORD. |
The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright © 1982 Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved. | Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. |
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