[1] LORD, when you hand down your sentence, let it be in my favor. I have lived without blame. I have trusted in the LORD. I have never doubted him. [2] LORD, test me. Try me out. Look deep down into my heart and mind. [3] I have always remembered your love that never fails. I have always depended on the fact that you are faithful. [4] I don’t spend time with people who tell lies. I don’t keep company with pretenders. [5] I hate to be with a group of sinful people. I refuse to spend time with those who are evil. [6] I wash my hands to show that I’m not guilty. LORD, I come near your altar. [7] I shout my praise to you. I tell about all the wonderful things you have done. [8] LORD, I love the house where you live. I love the place where your glory is. [9] Don’t destroy me together with sinners. Don’t take away my life along with murderers. [10] Their hands are always planning to do evil. Their right hands are full of money that has bought their help. [11] But I live without blame. Save me from harm and treat me with kindness. [12] My feet stand on level ground. In the whole community I will praise the LORD.
