[1] Of David. O Lord, be my judge, for my behaviour has been upright: I
have put my faith in the Lord, I am not in danger of slipping. [2] Put me
in the scales, O Lord, so that I may be tested; let the fire make clean my
thoughts and my heart. [3] For your mercy is before my eyes; and I have
gone in the way of your good faith. [4] I have not taken my seat with
foolish persons, and I do not go with false men. [5] I have been a hater of
the band of wrongdoers, and I will not be seated among sinners. [6] I will
make my hands clean from sin; so will I go round your altar, O Lord; [7]
That I may give out the voice of praise, and make public all the wonders
which you have done. [8] Lord, your house has been dear to me, and the
resting-place of your glory. [9] Let not my soul be numbered among sinners,
or my life among men of blood; [10] In whose hands are evil designs, and
whose right hands take money for judging falsely. [11] But as for me, I
will go on in my upright ways: be my saviour, and have mercy on me. [12] I
have a safe resting-place for my feet; I will give praise to the Lord in
the meetings of the people.