The psalmist (traditionally, David) has been suffering, and he believes his troubles are undeserved. He asks God to declare him innocent. He does not claim to be sinless, but he does know that he is a sincere follower of God.
He goes on to pray, "Prove me, O LORD, and try me; test my heart and my mind." This seems like a very bold request. He is willing to make this request because he knows God's love and faithfulness (v 3) and trusts that God will do what is best for him.
He makes clear that he has nothing to do with "the assembly of evildoers"---those who are in opposition to God (vv 4-5). Instead, he loves to be in God's presence, praising God in the "great assembly" (v. 12). With this orientation, he is on a firm foundation.
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