⁸ The way of the guilty is devious,^(A)
    but the conduct of the innocent is upright.

¹¹ One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace
    will have the king for a friend.^(A)

³ Who may ascend the mountain^(A) of the Lord?
    Who may stand in his holy place?^(B)
4 The one who has clean hands^(C) and a pure heart,^(D)
    who does not trust in an idol^(E)
    or swear by a false god.^[a]

⁵ They will receive blessing^(F) from the Lord
    and vindication^(G) from God their Savior.

² But as for me, my feet had almost slipped;^(A)
    I had nearly lost my foothold.^(B)

²⁶ to the pure^(A) you show yourself pure,
    but to the devious you show yourself shrewd.^(B)

²⁶ The Lord detests the thoughts^(A) of the wicked,^(B)
    but gracious words are pure^(C) in his sight.

²⁵ I will turn my hand against you;^[a](A)
    I will thoroughly purge^(B) away your dross^(C)
    and remove all your impurities.^(D)