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 for David. Judge me, O Lord, for I have walked in my innocence: and I have put my trust in the Lord, and shall not be weakened.

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

Prove me, O Lord, and try me; burn my reins and my heart.

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

For thy mercy is before my eyes; and I am well pleased with thy truth.

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

I have not sat with the council of vanity: neither will I go in with the doers of unjust things.

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

I have hated the assembly of the malignant; and with the wicked I will not sit.

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 will compass thy altar, O Lord:

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

That I may hear the voice of thy praise: and tell of all thy wondrous works.

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

I have loved, O Lord, the beauty of thy house; and the place where thy glory dwelleth.

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,

Take not away my soul, O God, with the wicked: nor my life with bloody men:

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 is filled with gifts.

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 walked 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 hath stood in the direct way: in the churches I will bless thee, O Lord.