¹By David:

Vindicate me, Adonai ,

for I have lived a blameless life;

unwaveringly I trust in Adonai .

²Examine me, Adonai , test me,

search my mind and heart.

³For your grace is there before my eyes,

and I live my life by your truth.

⁴I have not sat with worthless folks,

I won’t consort with hypocrites,

⁵I hate the company of evildoers,

I will not sit with the wicked.

⁶I will wash my hands in innocence

and walk around your altar, Adonai ,

⁷lifting my voice in thanks

and proclaiming all your wonders.

⁸Adonai , I love the house where you live,

the place where your glory abides.

⁹Don’t include me with sinners

or my life with the bloodthirsty.

¹⁰In their hands are evil schemes;

their right hands are full of bribes.

¹¹As for me, I will live a blameless life.

Redeem me and show me favor.

¹²My feet are planted on level ground;

in the assemblies I will bless Adonai .