1 Vindicate me, Lord,for I have led a blameless life;I have trusted in the Lordand have not faltered.
2 Test me, Lord, and try me,examine my heart and my mind;
3 for I have always been mindful of your unfailing loveand have lived in reliance on your faithfulness.
4 I do not sit with the deceitful,nor do I associate with hypocrites.
5 I abhor the assembly of evildoersand refuse to sit with the wicked.
6 I wash my hands in innocence,and go about your altar, Lord,
7 proclaiming aloud your praiseand telling of all your wonderful deeds.
8 Lord, I love the house where you live,the place where your glory dwells.
9 Do not take away my soul along with sinners,my life with those who are bloodthirsty,
10 in whose hands are wicked schemes,whose right hands are full of bribes.
11 I lead a blameless life;deliver me and be merciful to me.
12 My feet stand on level ground;in the great congregation I will praise the Lord.