Judge me, O Lord, for I the paths

Verse 1

Judge me, O Lord, for I the paths of righteousness have trod; I cannot fail, who all my trust repose on thee, my God.

Verse 2

Search thou my heart, whose innocence will shine, the more 'tis try'd; For I have kept thy grace in view, and made thy truth my guide.

Verse 3

I never for companions took the idle or profane; No hypocrite, with all his arts, could e'er my friendship gain.

Verse 4

I hate the busy, plotting crew, who make distracted times; And shun their wicked company, as I avoid their crimes.

Verse 5

I'll wash my hands in innocence, and bring a heart so pure, That, when thy ltar I approach, my welcome shall secure.

Verse 6

My thanks I'll publish there, and tell how thy renown excels; That seat affords me most delight, in which thy honour dwells.

Verse 7

Pass not on me the sinners' doom, who murder make their trade; Who others rights, by secret bribes, or open force, invade.

Verse 8

But I will walk in paths of truth, and innocence pursue; Protect me therefore, and to me thy mercies, Lord, renew.

Verse 9

In spite of all assaulting foes, I still maintain my ground; And shall survive amongst thy saints, thy praises to resound.