Psalms 26

1 [A Psalm] of David. Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; [therefore] I shall not slide.

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 Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.

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

3 For thy lovingkindness [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 will I go 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 will not sit 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 mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:

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

7 That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.

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

8 LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour 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 bloody men:

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

10 In whose hands [is] mischief, 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 merciful 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 the LORD.

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