Psalms 26

1 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].

Unto the end. A Psalm of David. Judge me, Lord, for I have been walking in my innocence, and by hoping in the Lord, I will not be weakened.

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

Examine me, Lord, and test me: enkindle my temperament and my heart.

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

For your mercy is before my eyes, and I am serene in your truth.

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

I have not sat with the council of emptiness, and I will not enter with those who carry out injustice.

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

I have hated the assembly of the malicious; and I will not sit with the impious.

6 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,

I will wash my hands among the innocent, and I will surround your altar, O Lord,

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

so that I may hear the voice of your praise and describe all your wonders.

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

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

9 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,

O God, do not let my soul perish with the impious, nor my life with the men of blood,

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

in whose hands are iniquities: their right hand has been filled by bribes.

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

But as for me, I have been walking in my innocence. Redeem me, and have mercy on me.

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

My foot has stood firm in the straight path. In the churches, I will bless you, O Lord.