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].

[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.

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

Prove me, O Lord, and try me; purify as with fire my reins 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 mine eyes: and I am well pleased with 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 vanity, and will in nowise enter in with transgressors.

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

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

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 in innocency, and compass your altar, O Lord:

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

to hear the voice of praise, and to declare all your wonderful works.

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 place of the tabernacle 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,

Destroy not my soul together with the ungodly, 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, [and] their right hand is filled with bribes.

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

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

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

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