1 I will sing of your faithful love and good judgment. I will sing praises to you, Lord.

2 I will make sure my life is blameless. When will you come and help me? My life will be one of integrity even in private.* “Even in private”: literally, “in my house.”

3 I will not look at anything evil. I hate doing wrong—I won't have anything to do with it.

4 I won't think bad thoughts—I won't even consider anything evil.

5 I will silence anyone who secretly slanders their neighbor. I won't tolerate anyone who is proud and arrogant.

6 I look for faithful people to live with me; only those who are trustworthy will serve me.

7 No one who is dishonest will live in my house; no liars will be allowed in my presence.

8 I work every day to silence the wicked in the land, to rid the city of the Lord of all who do evil.