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].

By David. Judge me, LORD, for I have walked in my integrity. I have trusted also in the LORD without wavering.

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

Examine me, LORD, and prove me. Try my heart and my mind.

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

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

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

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

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

I hate the assembly of evildoers, and will not sit with the wicked.

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 innocence, so I will go about your altar, LORD,

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

that I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard and tell of all your 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 habitation of your house, the place where your glory dwells.

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,

Don’t gather my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloodthirsty men

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

in whose hands is wickedness; their 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 merciful to 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 I will bless the LORD.