Psalms 26

1 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.

(Af David.) Skaf mig ret, o HERRE, thi jeg vandrer i Uskyld, stoler på HERREN uden at vakle.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

for at istemme Takkesang, fortælle om alle dine Undere.

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

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

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

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

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

i hvis Hænder er Skændselsdåd, hvis højre er fuld af Bestikkelse.

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

Jeg har jo vandret i Uskyld, forløs mig og vær mig nådig!

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

Min Fod står på den jævne Grund, i Forsamlinger vil jeg love HERREN.