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1 Judge me, O God, for I have walked in mine integrity:I have trusted also in God without wavering.2 Examine me, O God, and prove me;Try my heart and my mind.3 For thy loving kindness is before mine eyes;And I have walked in thy truth.4 I have not sat with men of falsehood;Neither will I go in with dissemblers.5 I hate the assembly of evil-doers,And will not sit with the wicked.6 I will wash my hands in innocency:So will I compass thine altar, O God;7 That I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard,And tell of all thy wondrous works.8 God, I love the habitation of thy house,And the place where thy glory dwelleth.9 Gather not my soul with sinners,Nor my life with men of blood;10 In whose hands is wickedness,And their right hand is full of bribes.11 But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity:Redeem me, and be merciful unto me.12 My foot standeth in an even place:In the congregations will I bless God.

Who judges me?

By whose standards?

Based on what?

I seem attracted to fools

And dissemblers

Otherwise known as phony baloneys

Is that because I’m bored

Or need to feel superior?

Why do I not concentrate

On light instead

And beautiful women

Both on and off screen

What about classical jazz?

Do I know what I’m talking about?

And politicians

Who are honest and sincere

A contradiction in terms

Putting myself aside

If that’s possible

I’m glad to be here

Present and accounted for

Waiting on someone

To rescue me

Maybe even from myself

My hope is in the Lord