Psalms 26

1 By David. Judge me, O Jehovah, for I in mine integrity have walked, And in Jehovah I have trusted, I slide not.

A psalm of David. Confirm that I'm innocent, Lord, for I have acted with integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without fail.

2 Try me, O Jehovah, and prove me, Purified [are] my reins and my heart.

Examine me, Lord, test me; investigate my thoughts and intentions.

3 For Thy kindness [is] before mine eyes, And I have walked habitually in Thy truth.

For I always remember your trustworthy love, and I follow your truth.

4 I have not sat with vain men, And with dissemblers I enter not.

I don't join in with liars and I don't associate with hypocrites.

5 I have hated the assembly of evil doers, And with the wicked I sit not.

I refuse to get together with those who do evil, and I won't involve myself with the wicked.

6 I wash in innocency my hands, And I compass Thine altar, O Jehovah.

I wash my hands to show my innocence. I come to worship at your altar, Lord,

7 To sound with a voice of confession, And to recount all Thy wonders.

singing my thanks, telling of all the wonderful things you have done.

8 Jehovah, I have loved the habitation of Thy house, And the place of the tabernacle of Thine honour.

Lord, I love your house, the place where you live in your glory.

9 Do not gather with sinners my soul, And with men of blood my life,

Please don't sweep me away along with sinners. Don't include me with those who commit murder,

10 In whose hand [is] a wicked device, And their right hand [is] full of bribes.

whose hands carry out their evil schemes and grab hold of bribes.

11 And I, in mine integrity I walk, Redeem me, and favour me.

For I don't do that—I act with integrity. Save me and be gracious to me!

12 My foot hath stood in uprightness, In assemblies I bless Jehovah!

I stand for what's right, and I will praise the Lord when we meet together to worship him.