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Examine me, Lord, and test me;
    search my heart and mind.(A)
Your mercy is before my eyes;
    I walk guided by your faithfulness.(B)

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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)

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III

Do not take me away with sinners,
    nor my life with the men of blood,(A)
10 In whose hands there is a plot,
    their right hands full of bribery.

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Do not take away my soul along with sinners,
    my life with those who are bloodthirsty,(A)
10 in whose hands are wicked schemes,(B)
    whose right hands are full of bribes.(C)

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11 But I walk in my integrity;(A)
    redeem me, be gracious to me!(B)
12 My foot stands on level ground;[a]
    in assemblies I will bless the Lord.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 26:12 On level ground: in safety, where there is no danger of tripping and falling. In assemblies: at the Temple. Having walked around the altar, the symbol of God’s presence, the psalmist blesses God.

11 I lead a blameless life;
    deliver me(A) and be merciful to me.

12 My feet stand on level ground;(B)
    in the great congregation(C) I will praise the Lord.

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