Psalms 26

1 [A Psalm] of David. Judge me, O Jehovah, for I have walked in mine integrity, and I have confided in Jehovah: I shall not slip.

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].

2 Prove me, Jehovah, and test me; try my reins and my heart:

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

3 For thy loving-kindness is before mine eyes, and I have walked in thy truth.

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

4 I have not sat with vain persons, neither have I gone in with dissemblers;

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

5 I have hated the congregation of evil-doers, and I have not sat with the wicked.

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

6 I will wash my hands in innocency, and will encompass thine altar, O Jehovah,

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,

7 That I may cause the voice of thanksgiving to be heard, and declare all thy marvellous works.

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

8 Jehovah, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thy glory dwelleth.

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

9 Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with men of blood;

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,

10 In whose hands are evil devices, and their right hand is full of bribes.

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

11 But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity. Redeem me, and be gracious unto me.

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

12 My foot standeth in an even place; in the congregations will I bless Jehovah.

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