26:1 Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.
26:2 Test me, O LORD, and try me, examine my heart and my mind;
26:3 for your love is ever before me, and I walk continually in your truth.
26:4 I do not sit with deceitful men, nor do I consort with hypocrites;
26:5 I abhor the assembly of evildoers and refuse to sit with the wicked.
26:6 I wash my hands in innocence, and go about your altar, O LORD,
26:7 proclaiming aloud your praise and telling of all your wonderful deeds.
26:8 I love the house where you live, O LORD, the place where your glory dwells.
26:9 Do not take away my soul along with sinners, my life with bloodthirsty men,
26:10 in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes.
26:11 But I lead a blameless life; redeem me and be merciful to me.
26:12 My feet stand on level ground; in the great assembly I will praise the LORD.
26:1 Judge me, O Jehovah; / For I have walked in my integrity, / And in Jehovah I have trusted; / I will not waver.
26:2 Examine me, O Jehovah, and try me; / Test my inward parts and my heart.
26:3 For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes, / And I have walked in Your truth.
26:4 I do not sit with men of falsehood, / Nor will I associate with hypocrites.
26:5 I hate the assembly of evildoers, / Nor will I sit with the wicked.
26:6 I wash my hands in innocence / And go around Your altar, O Jehovah,
26:7 Making myself heard with the voice of thanksgiving / And telling out all Your wonderful deeds.
26:8 O Jehovah, I love the habitation of Your house, / And the place where Your glory abides.
26:9 Do not gather my soul with sinners, / Nor my life with men of bloodshed,
26:10 In whose hand is a wicked scheme, / And whose right hand is full of bribes.
26:11 But as for me, I walk in my integrity; / Redeem me and be gracious to me.
26:12 My foot stands on level ground; / In the assemblies I will bless Jehovah.