1 {A Psalm of David.} Judge me, O Jehovah, for I have walked in mine integrity, and I have confided in Jehovah: I shall not slip.

2 Prove me, Jehovah, and test me; try my reins and my heart:

3 For thy loving-kindness is before mine eyes, and I have walked in thy truth.

4 I have not sat with vain persons, neither have I gone in with dissemblers;

5 I have hated the congregation of evil-doers, and I have not sat with the wicked.

6 I will wash my hands in innocency, and will encompass thine altar, O Jehovah,

7 That I may cause the voice of thanksgiving to be heard, and declare all thy marvellous works.

8 Jehovah, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thy glory dwelleth.

9 Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with men of blood;

10 In whose hands are evil devices, and their right hand is full of bribes.

11 But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity. Redeem me, and be gracious unto me.

12 My foot standeth in an even place; in the congregations will I bless Jehovah.