Declare me innocent, O LORD;

Declare me innocent, O LORD; I’ve walked in blameless ways, And I have trusted in the LORD, not wav’ring all my days.

Test me, O LORD, and try my heart; my inmost thoughts survey. Your love surrounds me; from your truth my feet will never stray.

I do not sit with worthless folk; I shun the hypocrite. I hate the wicked’s gatherings; with them I will not sit.

I wash my hands in innocence, and blameless is my heart; I go about your altar, LORD— the place you set apart.

I’ll tell of all your awesome deeds, proclaiming loud your praise. Your glory fills your dwelling-place; I love your house always.

Sweep not away my soul, O LORD, with those who hate your way; Nor take away my life with those who love to wound and slay.

For their right hands are full of bribes; they plot iniquity. But I will lead a blameless life— in mercy set me free.

My feet will stand with confidence upon a level place, And in the people’s gathering I’ll praise the LORD of grace.