Psalms 26

1 Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.

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

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

3 For your loving kindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in your truth.

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

4 I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.

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

5 I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.

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

6 I will wash mine hands in innocence: so will I compass your altar, O LORD:

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

7 That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all your wondrous works.

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

8 LORD, I have loved the habitation of your house, and the place where your honour dwells.

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

9 Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men:

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

10 In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.

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

11 But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.

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

12 My foot stands in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.

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