Psalms 26

1 Yahweh, show that I (am innocent/have not done what is wrong). I always do what is right; I have trusted in you and never doubted [that you would help me].

A psalm of David. Judge me, Yahweh, for I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in Yahweh without wavering.

2 Yahweh, examine what I have done and test me; thoroughly evaluate what I think [IDM].

Examine me, Yahweh, and test me; test the purity of my inner parts and my heart!

3 I never forget that you faithfully love me, I conduct my life according to your truth.

For your covenant faithfulness is before my eyes, and I walk about in your faithfulness.

4 I do not spend my time with liars and I stay away from hypocrites.

I do not associate with deceitful people, nor do I mingle with dishonest people.

5 I do not like to be with evil people, and I avoid wicked people.

I hate the assembly of evildoers, and I do not live with the wicked.

6 Yahweh, I wash my hands to show that I (am innocent/have not done what was wrong). As I join with others marching around your altar,

I wash my hands in innocence, and I go around your altar, Yahweh,

7 we sing songs to thank you, and we tell others the wonderful things that you [have done].

to sing a loud song of praise and report all your wonderful deeds.

8 Yahweh, I love [to be in] the temple where you live, in the place where your glory appears.

Yahweh, I love the house where you live, the place where your glory lives!

9 Do not get rid of me like you get rid of sinners; do not cause me to die like you cause those who murder [MTY] people to die,

Do not sweep me away with sinners, or my life with people who are bloodthirsty,

10 and people who [SYN] are ready to do wicked things and people who are always taking bribes.

in whose hands there is a plot, and whose right hand is full of bribes.

11 But as for me, I always try to do what is right. So be kind to me and rescue me.

But as for me, I will walk in integrity; redeem me and have mercy on me.

12 I stand in places where I am safe, and when [all your people] gather together, I praise you.

My foot stands on level ground; in the assemblies will I bless Yahweh!