1 A song of David. Lord, judge me and prove that I have lived a pure life and have depended on you to keep me from falling.
2 Look closely at me, Lord, and test me. Judge my deepest thoughts and emotions.
3 I always remember your faithful love. I depend on your faithfulness.
4 I don't run around with troublemakers. I have nothing to do with hypocrites.
5 I hate being around evil people. I refuse to join those gangs of crooks.
6 Lord, I wash my hands to make myself pure, so that I can come to your altar.
7 I sing a song to give you thanks, and I tell about all the wonderful things you have done.
8 Lord, I love the house where you live, the place where your glory is.
9 Lord, don't treat me like one of those sinners. Don't kill me with those murderers.
10 They are guilty of cheating people. They take bribes to do wrong.
11 But I am innocent, so be kind to me and save me.
12 I am safe from all danger as I stand here praising you, Lord, in the assembly of your people.