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¹ Show that I am right, Lord!
    I stay true to myself,
    and I have trusted you
    without doubting.
² Test my thoughts and find out
    what I am like.
³ I never forget your kindness,
    and I am always faithful
    to you.^[a]
4 I don't spend my time
with worthless liars
⁵     or go with evil crowds.

⁶ I wash my hands, Lord,
    to show my innocence,
and I worship at your altar,
⁷     while gratefully singing
    about your wonders.
⁸ I love the temple
where you live,
    and where
    your glory shines.
⁹ Don't sweep me away,
    as you do sinners.
Don't punish me with death
as you do those people
    who are brutal
¹⁰     or full of meanness
    or who bribe others.
¹¹ I stay true to myself.
    Be kind and rescue me.

¹² Now I stand on solid ground!
And when your people meet,
    I will praise you, Lord.