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A great theme throughout the psalms is the experience of coming before God. This Davidic psalm affirms the integrity of the worshiper before the Lord even while pleading for God’s mercy.

My life is not wasted among liars;
    my days are not spent among cheaters.
I despise every crowd intent on evil;
    I do not commune with the wicked.

I wash my hands in the fountain of innocence
    so that I might join the gathering that surrounds Your altar, O Eternal One.

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I do not sit(A) with the deceitful,
    nor do I associate with hypocrites.(B)
I abhor(C) the assembly of evildoers
    and refuse to sit with the wicked.
I wash my hands in innocence,(D)
    and go about your altar, Lord,

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