Judge me, YHWH, for I have walked in my integrity,
and I have trusted in YHWH. I shall not waver.
2. Test me, YHWH, and try me;
refine my kidneys and my heart,
3. for your loyalty is before my eyes,
and I walk in your truth.
4. I have not sat down with deceitful people,
and with hypocrites I do not go.
5. I have rejected the community of evildoers,
and I do not sit down with wicked people.
6. I wash my hands in innocence,
so that I can go around your altar, YHWH,
7. to make thanksgiving heard with a voice,
and to tell all of your wonders.
8. YHWH, I love the dwelling place of your house,
and the place where your presence dwells.
9. Do not take away my soul with sinful people;
and [do not take away] my life with bloodthirsty people,
10. in whose hands is wickedness;
and their right hands are full of bribes.
11. But I will walk in my integrity.
Redeem me, and be gracious to me!
12. My foot is standing on a plain.
In assemblies I shall bless YHWH.
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