Of David.

¹ Establish justice for me, LORD, because I have walked with integrity. I’ve trusted the LORD without wavering.

² Examine me, LORD; put me to the test! Purify my mind and my heart.

³ Because your faithful love is right in front of me— I walk in your truth!

⁴ I don’t spend time with people up to no good; I don’t keep company with liars.

⁵ I detest the company of evildoers, and I don’t sit with wicked people.

⁶ I wash my hands—they are innocent! I walk all around your altar, LORD,

⁷ proclaiming out loud my thanks, declaring all your wonderful deeds!

⁸ I love the beauty of your house, LORD; I love the place where your glory resides.

⁹ Don’t gather me up with the sinners, taking my life along with violent people

¹⁰ in whose hands are evil schemes, whose strong hands are full of bribes.

¹¹ But me? I walk with integrity. Save me! Have mercy on me!

¹² My feet now stand on level ground. I will bless the LORD in the great congregation.