Psalms 26

1 BY DAVID. Judge me, O YHWH, for I have walked in my integrity, And I have trusted in YHWH, I do 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 Try me, O YHWH, and prove me, My reins and my heart [are] purified,

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

3 For Your kindness [is] before my eyes, And I have habitually walked in Your truth.

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

4 I have not sat with vain men, And I do not enter with pretenders.

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

5 I have hated the assembly of evildoers, And I do 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 wash my hands in innocence, And I go around Your altar, O YHWH.

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

7 To sound with a voice of confession, And to recount all Your wonders.

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

8 YHWH, I have loved the habitation of Your house, And the place of the Dwelling Place of Your glory.

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

9 Do not gather my soul with sinners, And my life with men of blood,

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

10 In whose hand [is] a wicked scheme, And their right hand [is] full of bribes.

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

11 And I walk in my integrity, Redeem me, and favor me.

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

12 My foot has stood in uprightness, In assemblies I bless YHWH!

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