9  Oh, let the evil of the wicked come to an end,

and may you establish the righteous—

you who ^atest ^bthe minds and hearts,¹

O righteous God!

2  ^tProve me, O Lord, and try me;

test my heart and ^umy mind.¹

12  O Lord of hosts, who tests the righteous,

^lwho sees the heart and the mind,¹

let me see your vengeance upon them,

for to you have I committed my cause.