A Psalm of David. Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity; I have [relied on and] trusted [confidently] in the LORD without wavering and I shall not slip.
Examine me, O LORD, and try me; Test my heart and my mind.
For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes, And I have walked [faithfully] in Your truth.
I do not sit with deceitful or unethical or worthless men, Nor seek companionship with pretenders (self-righteous hypocrites).
I hate the company of evildoers, And will not sit with the wicked.
I will wash my hands in innocence, And I will go about Your altar, O LORD,
That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving And declare all Your wonders.
O LORD, I love the habitation of Your house And the place where Your glory dwells.
Do not sweep my soul away with sinners, Nor [sweep away] my life with men of bloodshed,
In whose hands is a wicked scheme, And whose right hand is full of bribes.
But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; Redeem me and be merciful and gracious to me.
My foot stands on a level place; In the congregations I will bless the LORD.