The Lord judges the peoples;(A)
vindicate me, Lord,
according to my righteousness and my integrity.[a](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[b]
is a righteous God.(E)
10 My shield is with[c] God,(F)
who saves the upright in heart.(G)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 7:8 Lit integrity on me
  2. Psalm 7:9 Lit examines hearts and kidneys
  3. Psalm 7:10 Lit on

    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