Aug 14, 2023
1 Vindicate me, Lord,
for I have led a blameless life;
I have trusted in
the Lord
and 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 love
and 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
evildoers
and refuse to sit with the wicked.
6 I wash my hands in innocence,
and go about your altar, Lord,
7 proclaiming aloud your praise
and 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.