A Prayer for Divine Scrutiny and Redemption
A
Psalm
of David.
1 Vindicateme, OLord,
# For I havewalked in my integrity.
# I have also trusted in theLord;
I shall not slip.
2 Examine me, OLord, and prove me;
Try my mind and my heart.
3 For Your lovingkindnessisbefore my eyes,
# AndI have walked in Your truth.
4 I have notsat with idolatrous mortals,
Nor will I go in with hypocrites.
5 I havehated the assembly of evildoers,
And will not sit with the wicked.
6 I will wash my hands in innocence;
So I will go about Your altar, OLord,
7 That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving,
And tell of all Your wondrous works.
8 Lord,I have loved the habitation of Your house,
And the place where Your glory dwells.
9 Do not gather my soul with sinners,
Nor my life with bloodthirsty men,
10 In whose handsisa sinister scheme,
# And whose right hand is full ofbribes.
11 But as for me, I will walk in my integrity;
Redeem me and be merciful to me.
12 My foot stands in an even place;
In the congregations I will bless theLord.