Psalms

Chapter 25

  1. 1

    Lord, be thou my judge; have I not guided my steps clear of wrong? Have I trusted in the Lord, only to stumble on my path?

  2. 2

    Test me, Lord, put me to the proof; assay my inmost desires and thoughts.

  3. 3

    Ever I keep thy mercies in mind, ever thy faithfulness bears me company.

  4. 4

    I have not consorted with false men, or joined in plotting evil;

  5. 5

    I have shunned the company of the wicked, never sat at my ease with sinners.

  6. 6

    With the pure in heart I will wash my hands clean, and take my place among them at thy altar,

  7. 7

    there making thy praises known, telling the story of all thy wonderful deeds.

  8. 8

    How well, Lord, I love the house where thou dwellest, the shrine of thy glory!

  9. 9

    Lord, never count this soul for lost with the wicked, this life among the blood-thirsty;

  10. 10

    hands ever stained with guilt, palms ever itching for a bribe!

  11. 11

    Be it mine to guide my steps clear of wrong; deliver me in thy mercy.

  12. 12

    On sure ground my feet are set; where his people gather I will join in blessing the Lord’s name.