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.

Zaburi ya Daudi. Ee Bwana, nithibitishe katika haki, maana nimeishi maisha yasiyo na lawama; nimemtumainia Bwana bila kusitasita.

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

Ee Bwana, unijaribu, unipime, uuchunguze moyo wangu na mawazo yangu;

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

kwa maana upendo wako uko mbele yangu daima, nami natembea siku zote katika kweli yako.

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

Siketi pamoja na watu wadanganyifu, wala siandamani na wanafiki,

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

ninachukia kusanyiko la watenda mabaya na ninakataa kuketi pamoja na waovu.

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

Ninanawa mikono yangu kwa kuwa sina hatia, naikaribia madhabahu yako, Ee Bwana,

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

nikitangaza sifa yako kwa sauti kubwa, huku nikisimulia matendo yako ya ajabu.

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

Ee Bwana, naipenda nyumba yako mahali unakoishi, mahali ambapo utukufu wako hukaa.

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

Usiiondoe nafsi yangu pamoja na watenda dhambi, wala uhai wangu pamoja na wamwagao damu,

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

ambao mikononi mwao kuna mipango miovu, ambao mikono yao ya kuume imejaa rushwa.

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

Bali mimi ninaishi maisha yasiyo na lawama; nikomboe na unihurumie.

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

Miguu yangu imesimama katika uwanja tambarare; katika kusanyiko kuu nitamsifu Bwana.