Psalms 26

1 [A Psalm] of David. Judge me, O Jehovah, for I have walked in mine integrity, and I have confided in Jehovah: I shall not slip.

A psalm of David. Confirm that I'm innocent, Lord, for I have acted with integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without fail.

2 Prove me, Jehovah, and test me; try my reins and my heart:

Examine me, Lord, test me; investigate my thoughts and intentions.

3 For thy loving-kindness is before mine eyes, and I have walked in thy truth.

For I always remember your trustworthy love, and I follow your truth.

4 I have not sat with vain persons, neither have I gone in with dissemblers;

I don't join in with liars and I don't associate with hypocrites.

5 I have hated the congregation of evil-doers, and I have not sat with the wicked.

I refuse to get together with those who do evil, and I won't involve myself with the wicked.

6 I will wash my hands in innocency, and will encompass thine altar, O Jehovah,

I wash my hands to show my innocence. I come to worship at your altar, Lord,

7 That I may cause the voice of thanksgiving to be heard, and declare all thy marvellous works.

singing my thanks, telling of all the wonderful things you have done.

8 Jehovah, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thy glory dwelleth.

Lord, I love your house, the place where you live in your glory.

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

Please don't sweep me away along with sinners. Don't include me with those who commit murder,

10 In whose hands are evil devices, and their right hand is full of bribes.

whose hands carry out their evil schemes and grab hold of bribes.

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

For I don't do that—I act with integrity. Save me and be gracious to me!

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

I stand for what's right, and I will praise the Lord when we meet together to worship him.