⁶ And the words of the Lord are flawless,^(A)
    like silver purified^(B) in a crucible,^(C)
    like gold^[a] refined seven times.

⁹ The fear of the Lord^(A) is pure,
    enduring forever.
The decrees of the Lord are firm,
    and all of them are righteous.^(B)

¹⁰ Create in me a pure heart,^(A) O God,
    and renew a steadfast spirit within me.^(B)

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