Test me,(A) Lord, and try me,
    examine my heart and my mind;(B)
for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love(C)
    and have lived(D) in reliance on your faithfulness.(E)

I do not sit(F) with the deceitful,
    nor do I associate with hypocrites.(G)
I abhor(H) the assembly of evildoers
    and refuse to sit with the wicked.
I wash my hands in innocence,(I)
    and go about your altar, Lord,

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Examine me, O Lord, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.

For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth.

I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.

I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.

I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O Lord:

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