2. Examine me, O Lord, and test me!Evaluate my inner thoughts and motives!
3. For I am ever aware of your faithfulness,and your loyalty continually motivates me.
4. I do not associate with deceitful men,or consort with those who are dishonest.
5. I hate the mob of evil men,and do not associate with the wicked.
6. I maintain a pure lifestyle,so I can appear before your altar, O Lord,
7. to give you thanks,and to tell about all your amazing deeds.
8. O Lord, I love the temple where you live,the place where your splendor is revealed.
9. Do not sweep me away with sinners,or execute me along with violent people,