The Lord judges the peoples;(A)
vindicate me, Lord,
according to my righteousness and my integrity.(B)

Let the evil of the wicked come to an end,(C)
but establish the righteous.(D)
The one who examines the thoughts and emotions[a]
is a righteous God.(E)
10 My shield is with God,(F)
who saves the upright in heart.(G)

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  1. 7:9 Lit examines hearts and kidneys

    Let the Lord judge(A) the peoples.
Vindicate me, Lord, according to my righteousness,(B)
    according to my integrity,(C) O Most High.(D)
Bring to an end the violence of the wicked
    and make the righteous secure—(E)
you, the righteous God(F)
    who probes minds and hearts.(G)

10 My shield[a](H) is God Most High,
    who saves the upright in heart.(I)

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  1. Psalm 7:10 Or sovereign