Salme 26

1 Af David. Skaf mig Ret, o HERRE, thi jeg vandrer i Uskyld, stoler paa HERREN uden at vakle.

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 Ransag mig, HERRE, og prøv mig, gransk mine Nyrer og mit Hjerte;

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

3 thi din Miskundhed staar mig for Øje, jeg vandrer i din Sandhed.

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

4 Jeg tager ej Sæde blandt Løgnere, blandt falske kommer jeg ikke.

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

5 Jeg hader de ondes Forsamling, hos gudløse sidder jeg ej.

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

6 Jeg tvætter mine Hænder i Renhed, at jeg kan vandre omkring dit Alter, HERRE,

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

7 for at istemme Takkesang, fortælle om alle dine Undere.

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

8 HERRE, jeg elsker dit Hus, det Sted, hvor din Herlighed bor.

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

9 Bortriv ikke min Sjæl med Syndere, mit Liv med blodstænkte Mænd,

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

10 i hvis Hænder er Skændselsdaad, hvis højre er fuld af Bestikkelse.

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

11 Jeg har jo vandret i Uskyld, 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 den jævne Grund, 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.