Psalms 26

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

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

3 For thy lovingkindness is before my eyes: and I have walked in thy truth.

4 I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with hypocrites.

5 I have hated the congregation of evildoers; and will not sit with the wicked.

6 I will wash my hands in innocency: so will I go about thy altar, O LORD:

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

8 LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thy honour dwelleth.

9 Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men:

10 In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.

11 But as for me, I will walk in my integrity: redeem me, and be merciful to me.

12 My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.