[1] Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity; I have [expectantly] trusted in, leaned on, and relied on the Lord without wavering and I shall not slide. [2] Examine me, O Lord, and prove me; test my heart and my mind. [3] For Your loving-kindness is before my eyes, and I have walked in Your truth [faithfully]. [4] I do not sit with false persons, nor fellowship with pretenders; [5] I hate the company of evildoers and will not sit with the wicked. [6] I will wash my hands in innocence, and go about Your altar, O Lord, [7] That I may make the voice of thanksgiving heard and may tell of all Your wondrous works. [8] Lord, I love the habitation of Your house, and the place where Your glory dwells. [9] Gather me not with sinners and sweep me not away [with them], nor my life with bloodthirsty men, [10] In whose hands is wickedness, and their right hands are full of bribes. [11] But as for me, I will walk in my integrity; redeem me and be merciful and gracious to me. [12] My foot stands on an even place; in the congregations will I bless the Lord.
