aThe Hebrew Bible counts the superscription as the first verse of the psalm
bLiterally “kidneys,” the locus of intense thoughts and emotions in biblical Hebrew
cLiterally “heart”

In other versions

Of David.

Vindicate me, O Lord,

for I have walked in my integrity,

and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.

Prove me, O Lord, and try me;

test my heart and my mind.

For your steadfast love is before my eyes,

and I walk in your faithfulness.

Of David.

Vindicate me, Lord,

for I have led a blameless life;

I have trusted in the Lord

and have not faltered.

Test me, Lord, and try me,

examine my heart and my mind;

for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love

and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness.

Of David.

Vindicate me, Lord,

because I have lived with integrity

and have trusted in the Lord without wavering.

Test me, Lord, and try me;

examine my heart and mind.

For your faithful love guides me,

and I live by your truth.

A psalm of David.

Declare me innocent, O Lord,

for I have acted with integrity;

I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.

Put me on trial, Lord, and cross-examine me.

Test my motives and my heart.

For I am always aware of your unfailing love,

and I have lived according to your truth.

A Psalm of David.

Judge me, O Lord; for I have walked in mine integrity:

I have trusted also in the Lord; therefore I shall not slide.

Examine me, O Lord, and prove me;

Try my reins and my heart.

For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes:

And I have walked in thy truth.

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