Chiastic Structures
The Old Testament
Chiastic Parallels
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A

1 Judge me, O Lord; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the Lord; therefore I shall not slide.
2 Examine me, O Lord, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.
3 For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth.

B

4 I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.
5 I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.

C

6 I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O Lord:

D

7 That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving,

D'

and tell of all thy wondrous works.

C'

8 Lord, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.

B'

9 Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men:
10 In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.

A'

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 the Lord.