| English Standard Version | New International Version |
| 1Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. | 1Of David. Vindicate me, LORD, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the LORD and have not faltered. |
| 2Prove me, O LORD, and try me; test my heart and my mind. | 2Test me, LORD, and try me, examine my heart and my mind; |
| 3For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in your faithfulness. | 3for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness. |
| 4I do not sit with men of falsehood, nor do I consort with hypocrites. | 4I do not sit with the deceitful, nor do I associate with hypocrites. |
| 5I hate the assembly of evildoers, and I will not sit with the wicked. | 5I abhor the assembly of evildoers and refuse to sit with the wicked. |
| 6I wash my hands in innocence and go around your altar, O LORD, | 6I wash my hands in innocence, and go about your altar, LORD, |
| 7proclaiming thanksgiving aloud, and telling all your wondrous deeds. | 7proclaiming aloud your praise and telling of all your wonderful deeds. |
| 8O LORD, I love the habitation of your house and the place where your glory dwells. | 8LORD, I love the house where you live, the place where your glory dwells. |
| 9Do not sweep my soul away with sinners, nor my life with bloodthirsty men, | 9Do not take away my soul along with sinners, my life with those who are bloodthirsty, |
| 10in whose hands are evil devices, and whose right hands are full of bribes. | 10in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes. |
| 11But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; redeem me, and be gracious to me. | 11I lead a blameless life; deliver me and be merciful to me. |
| 12My foot stands on level ground; in the great assembly I will bless the LORD. | 12My feet stand on level ground; in the great congregation I will praise the LORD. |
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