Psalms 26

1 [By David.] Judge me, YHWH, for I have walked in my integrity. I have trusted also in YHWH without wavering.

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, YHWH, and prove me. Try my heart and my mind.

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

3 For your loving kindness is before my eyes. I have walked in your truth.

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

4 I have not sat with deceitful men, neither will I go in with hypocrites.

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

5 I hate the assembly of evildoers, 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 my hands in innocence, so I will go about your altar, YHWH;

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

7 that I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard, and tell of all your wondrous works.

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

8 YHWH, I love the habitation of your house, the place where your glory dwells.

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

9 Do not gather my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloodthirsty men;

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

10 in whose hands is wickedness, 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 my integrity. Redeem me, and be merciful to 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 I will bless YHWH.

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