Psalms 26

1 [A Psalm] of David. Judge me, O Lord; for I have walked in my innocence: and hoping in the Lord I shall not be moved.

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, O Lord, and try me; purify as with fire my reins and my heart.

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

3 For your mercy is before mine eyes: and I am well pleased with your truth.

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

4 I have not sat with the council of vanity, and will in nowise enter in with transgressors.

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

5 I have hated the assembly of wicked doers; and will not sit with ungodly [men].

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

6 I will wash my hands in innocency, and compass your 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 to hear the voice of praise, and to declare all your wonderful works.

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

8 O Lord, I have loved the beauty of your house, and the place of the tabernacle of your glory.

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

9 Destroy not my soul together with the ungodly, nor my life with bloody men:

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] iniquities, [and] their right hand is filled with bribes.

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

11 But I have walked in my innocence: redeem me, and have mercy upon me.

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

12 My foot stands in an even place: in the congregations will I bless you, O Lord.

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