Salme 26

1 Af David. Herre! skaf mig Ret, thi jeg har vandret i min Uskyldighed; og jeg forlader mig paa Herren, jeg skal ikke snuble.

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 Prøv mig, Herre! og forsøg mig, lutre mine Nyrer og mit Hjerte;

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

3 thi din Miskundhed er for mine Øjne, og jeg vandrer i din Sandhed.

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

4 Jeg sidder ikke hos falske Folk og kommer ikke hos underfundige.

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

5 Jeg hader de ondes Forsamling og sidder ikke hos de ugudelige.

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

6 Jeg tor mine Hænder i Uskyldighed og holder mig omkring dit Alter, Herre!

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

7 for at lade mig høre med Taksigelses Røst og for at fortælle alle dine underfulde Gerninger.

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

8 Herre! jeg elsker dit Hus's Bolig og din Æres Tabernakels Sted.

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

9 Bortryk ikke min Sjæl med Syndere, eller mit Liv med blodgerrige Folk,

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

10 i hvis Hænder der er Skændsel, og hvis højre Haand er fuld af Skænk.

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

11 Men jeg vil vandre i min Uskyldighed; forløs mig og vær mig naadig!

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

12 Min Fod staar paa det jævne; i Forsamlinger vil jeg love Herren.

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