| New King James Version | NET Bible |
| 1[i]A Psalm[/i] of David. Vindicate me, O LORD, For I have walked in my integrity. I have also trusted in the LORD; I shall not slip. | 1By David. Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have integrity, and I trust in the LORD without wavering. |
| 2Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; Try my mind and my heart. | 2Examine me, O LORD, and test me! Evaluate my inner thoughts and motives! |
| 3For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes, And I have walked in Your truth. | 3For I am ever aware of your faithfulness, and your loyalty continually motivates me. |
| 4I have not sat with idolatrous mortals, Nor will I go in with hypocrites. | 4I do not associate with deceitful men, or consort with those who are dishonest. |
| 5I have hated the assembly of evildoers, And will not sit with the wicked. | 5I hate the mob of evil men, and do not associate with the wicked. |
| 6I will wash my hands in innocence; So I will go about Your altar, O LORD, | 6I maintain a pure lifestyle, so I can appear before your altar, O LORD, |
| 7That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving, And tell of all Your wondrous works. | 7to give you thanks, and to tell about all your amazing deeds. |
| 8LORD, I have loved the habitation of Your house, And the place where Your glory dwells. | 8O LORD, I love the temple where you live, the place where your splendor is revealed. |
| 9Do not gather my soul with sinners, Nor my life with bloodthirsty men, | 9Do not sweep me away with sinners, or execute me along with violent people, |
| 10In whose hands is a sinister scheme, And whose right hand is full of bribes. | 10who are always ready to do wrong or offer a bribe. |
| 11But as for me, I will walk in my integrity; Redeem me and be merciful to me. | 11But I have integrity! Rescue me and have mercy on me! |
| 12My foot stands in an even place; In the congregations I will bless the LORD. | 12I am safe, and among the worshipers I will praise the LORD. |
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