Protestation of Integrity and Prayer for Protection.

{A Psalm} of David.

1
Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity,
And I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. 2
Examine me, O LORD, and try me;
Test my mind and my heart. 3
For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes,
And I have walked in Your truth. 4
I do not sit with deceitful men,
Nor will I go with pretenders. 5
I hate the assembly of evildoers,
And I will not sit with the wicked. 6
I shall wash my hands in innocence,
And I will go about Your altar, O LORD, 7
That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving
And declare all Your wonders.

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O LORD, I love the habitation of Your house
And the place where Your glory dwells. 9
Do not take my soul away {along} with sinners,
Nor my life with men of bloodshed, 10
In whose hands is a wicked scheme,
And whose right hand is full of bribes. 11
But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity;
Redeem me, and be gracious to me. 12
My foot stands on a level place;
In the congregations I shall bless the LORD.