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].

“Of David.” Judge me, O Lord; for I have indeed walked in my integrity: and in the Lord have I trusted; I shall not slip.

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

Try me, O Lord, and prove me; purify my reins and my heart.

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

For thy kindness is before my eyes; and I have walked in thy truth.

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

I have not sat with men of falsehood, and with dissemblers will I not enter [in communion].

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

I have hated the assemblage of evil-doers; and with the wicked will I 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 in innocency my hands, and I 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 publish with a loud voice [my] thanksgiving, and relate all thy wondrous deeds.

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

Lord, I love the site 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 with sinners my soul, nor with men of blood my life;

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

In whose hands are wicked devices, and whose right hand is full of 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 will walk in my integrity: redeem me, and be gracious unto me.

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

My foot standeth on an even place: in assemblies will I bless the Lord.