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Vindicate me, Lord, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the Lord and have not faltered.
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Test me, Lord, and try me, examine my heart and my mind;
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for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness.
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I do not sit with the deceitful, nor do I associate with hypocrites.
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I abhor the assembly of evildoers and refuse to sit with the wicked.
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I wash my hands in innocence, and go about your altar, Lord,
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proclaiming aloud your praise and telling of all your wonderful deeds.
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Lord, I love the house where you live, the place where your glory dwells.
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Do not take away my soul along with sinners, my life with those who are bloodthirsty,
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in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes.
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I lead a blameless life; deliver me and be merciful to me.
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My feet stand on level ground; in the great congregation I will praise the Lord.