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Protestation of Integrity and Prayer for Protection.

^1 (F1)(C1)Vindicate me, LORD, for I have ^(C2)walked in my integrity,
And I have ^(C3)trusted in the LORD ^(F2)(C4)without wavering.

^2 (C1)Examine me, LORD, and put me to the test;
^(C2)Refine my ^(F1)mind and my heart.

³ For Your ^(F1)(C1)goodness is before my eyes,
And I have ^(C2)walked in Your truth.

⁴ I do not ^(C1)sit with ^(F1)deceitful people,
Nor will I go with ^(F2)(C2)pretenders.

⁵ I ^(C1)hate the assembly of evildoers,
And I will not sit with the wicked.

⁶ I will ^(C1)wash my hands in innocence,
And I will go around ^(C2)Your altar, LORD,

⁷ That I may proclaim with the voice of ^(C1)thanksgiving
And declare all Your ^(F1)wonders.

⁸ LORD, I ^(C1)love the dwelling of Your house,
And the place ^(F1)where Your ^(C2)glory remains.

^9 (C1)Do not ^(F1)take my soul away along with sinners,
Nor my life with ^(C2)men of bloodshed,

¹⁰ In whose hands is a ^(C1)wicked scheme,
And whose right hand is full of ^(C2)bribes.

¹¹ But as for me, I will ^(C1)walk in my integrity;
^(C2)Redeem me, and be gracious to me.

^12 (C1)My foot stands on ^(C2)level ground;
In the ^(C3)congregations I will bless the LORD.