Psalmorum 26

1 In finem, Psalmus David. Iudica me Domine, quoniam ego in innocentia mea ingressus sum: et in Domino sperans non infirmabor.

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].

2 Proba me Domine, et tenta me: ure renes meos et cor meum.

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

3 Quoniam misericordia tua ante oculos meos est: et complacui in veritate tua.

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

4 Non sedi cum concilio vanitatis: et cum iniqua gerentibus non introibo.

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

5 Odivi ecclesiam malignantium: et cum impiis non sedebo.

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

6 Lavabo inter innocentes manus meas: et circumdabo altare tuum Domine:

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,

7 Ut audiam vocem laudis, et enarrem universa mirabilia tua.

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

8 Domine dilexi decorem domus tuæ, et locum habitationis gloriæ tuæ.

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

9 Ne perdas cum impiis Deus animam meam, et cum viris sanguinum vitam meam:

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,

10 In quorum manibus iniquitates sunt: dextera eorum repleta est muneribus.

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

11 Ego autem in innocentia mea ingressus sum: redime me, et miserere mei.

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

12 Pes meus stetit in directo: in ecclesiis benedicam te Domine.

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