Psalm 26

1

Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.

2

Test me, O LORD, and try me; examine my heart and mind.

3

For Your loving devotion is before my eyes, and I have walked in Your truth.

4

I do not sit with deceitful men, nor keep company with hypocrites.

5

I hate the mob of evildoers, and refuse to sit with the wicked.

6

I wash my hands in innocence that I may go about Your altar, O LORD,

7

to raise my voice in thanksgiving and declare all Your wonderful works.

8

O LORD, I love the house where You dwell, the place where Your glory resides.

9

Do not take my soul away with sinners, or my life with men of bloodshed,

10

in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes.

11

But I will walk with integrity; redeem me and be merciful to me.

12

My feet stand on level ground; in the congregations I will bless the LORD.