Psalm 26

1 Judge me, O Jehovah, for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in Jehovah without wavering.

2 Examine me, O Jehovah, and prove me; Try my heart and my mind.

3 For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes; And I have walked in thy truth.

4 I have not sat with men of falsehood; Neither will I go in with dissemblers.

5 I hate the assembly of evil-doers, And will not sit with the wicked.

6 I will wash my hands in innocency: So will I compass thine altar, O Jehovah;

7 That I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard, And tell of all thy wondrous works.

8 Jehovah, I love the habitation of thy house, And the place where thy glory dwelleth.

9 Gather not my soul with sinners, Nor my life with men of blood;

10 In whose hands is wickedness, And their right hand is full of bribes.

11 But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: Redeem me, and be merciful unto me.

12 My foot standeth in an even place: In the congregations will I bless Jehovah.

Psalm 26

By David.

1 Vindicate me, O Lord,
for I have integrity,
and I trust in the Lord without wavering.

2 Examine me, O Lord, and test me!
Evaluate my inner thoughts and motives!

3 For I am ever aware of your faithfulness,
and your loyalty continually motivates me.

4 I do not associate with deceitful men,
or consort with those who are dishonest.

5 I hate the mob of evil men,
and do not associate with the wicked.

6 I maintain a pure lifestyle,
so I can appear before your altar, O Lord,

7 to give you thanks,
and to tell about all your amazing deeds.

8 O Lord, I love the temple where you live,
the place where your splendor is revealed.

9 Do not sweep me away with sinners,
or execute me along with violent people,

10 who are always ready to do wrong
or offer a bribe.

11 But I have integrity!
Rescue me and have mercy on me!

12 I am safe,
and among the worshipers I will praise the Lord.