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Psalms 25

1Of David. Judge me, O Lord, for I walk in my innocence, And by hoping in the Lord, I shall not weaken.

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2Prove me, O Lord, and test me, Try my reins and my heart in the fire.

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3For Your mercy is before my eyes, And I was well-pleasing in Your truth.

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4I have not sat down with vain councils, Nor will I go in with those who transgress the law.

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5I hate the assembly of evildoers, And I will not sit with the ungodly.

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6I will wash my hands in innocence; So I will go about Your altar, O Lord,

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7That I may hear the voice of praise And tell of all Your wondrous works.

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8O Lord, I love the beauty of Your house, And the place where Your glory dwells.

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9Do not destroy my soul with the ungodly, Nor my life with men of blood,

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10In whose hands is lawlessness; Their right hand is full of bribes.

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11But as for me, I walk in my innocence; Redeem me and have mercy on me.

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12For my foot stands in uprightness; In the churches I will bless You, O Lord.

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