King James Bible
"I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity."
David declares his integrity before God, emphasizing a life lived with moral uprightness under divine scrutiny. The phrase suggests both external righteousness and internal sincerity, as 'before him' indicates God's omniscient gaze that sees beyond mere appearances. The psalmist acknowledges personal vigilance against his particular weaknesses or besetting sins. This self-discipline implies both an awareness of specific temptations and active resistance, demonstrating that righteousness requires intentional effort to guard against one's own sinful inclinations.