“These words seem to contain some boastfulness and to be very much like the prayer of the Pharisee who was exalting himself, but, if one considers them reasonably, the prophet will be seen to be far from such a disposition.… "According to my justice" [means] according to that attainable by people and possible for those…”
Basil of Caesarea, 4th c. — HOMILIES ON THE PSALMS 11:6 (PS 7)
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8The LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me.
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6Arise, O LORD, in thine anger, lift up thyself because of the rage of mine enemies: and awake for me to the judgment that thou hast commanded.
7So shall the congregation of the people compass thee about: for their sakes therefore return thou on high.
— Psalms 7:8 —
9Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.
10My defence is of God, which saveth the upright in heart.