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¹ Lord, defend me because I have lived an innocent life.
    I have trusted the Lord and never doubted.
² Lord, try me and test me;
    look closely into my heart and mind.
³ I see your love,
    and I live by your truth.
⁴ I do not spend time with liars,
    nor do I make friends with those who hide their sin.
⁵ I hate the company of evil people,
    and I won't sit with the wicked.
⁶ I wash my hands to show I am innocent,
    and I come to your altar, Lord.
⁷ I raise my voice in praise
    and tell of all the miracles you have done.
⁸ Lord, I love the Temple where you live,
    where your glory is.
⁹ Do not kill me with those sinners
    or take my life with those murderers.
¹⁰ Evil is in their hands,
    and they do wrong for money.
¹¹ But I have lived an innocent life,
    so save me and have mercy on me.
¹² I stand in a safe place.
    Lord, I praise you in the great meeting.