✎Economics

Of David.

     1             Vindicate me, Lord,

         for I have led a blameless life;

                  I have trusted in the Lord

         and have not faltered.

     2             Test me, Lord, and try me,

         examine my heart and my mind;

     3             for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love

         and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness.

     4             I do not sit with the deceitful,

         nor do I associate with hypocrites.

     5             I abhor the assembly of evildoers

         and refuse to sit with the wicked.

     6             I wash my hands in innocence,

         and go about your altar, Lord,

     7             proclaiming aloud your praise

         and telling of all your wonderful deeds.

     8             Lord, I love the house where you live,

         the place where your glory dwells.

     9             Do not take away my soul along with sinners,

         my life with those who are bloodthirsty,

     10            in whose hands are wicked schemes,

         whose right hands are full of bribes.

     11            I lead a blameless life;

         deliver me and be merciful to me.

     12            My feet stand on level ground;

         in the great congregation I will praise the Lord.