Psalms 26

1 A Psalm of David. Judge me, O LORD, for I have walked in mine integrity, and I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.

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 Examine me, O LORD, and try me; test my reins and my heart.

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

3 For Thy mercy 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 men of falsehood; neither will I go in with dissemblers.

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

5 I hate the gathering of evil doers, and will not sit 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; so will I compass Thine altar, O LORD,

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 make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard, and tell of all Thy wondrous works.

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

8 LORD, I love 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 is craftiness, 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 the LORD.

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