Psalms 26

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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